Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Seoul is four hours ahead of Malé and observes the UTC+9 timezone.
To ensure you catch your MLE to ICN flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as December. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Velana International Airport to Incheon International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between MLE and ICN:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight is 328 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 610 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MLE to ICN, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Incheon International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77% of flights departing from Velana International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Velana International Airport is about 2 kilometres from central Malé. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 20 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near MLE? If you're boarding an early flight from Velana International Airport to Incheon International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Velana International Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ICN instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Incheon International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and see more of Seoul and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
August is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Incheon International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Seoul in March.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Velana International Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLE to ICN in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC (10ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of South Korea
Busan is just one of the many cities in South Korea waiting to be discovered after you've seen Seoul. Around 322 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Gamcheon Culture Village, Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another essential stop in South Korea. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.