Travelling from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is three hours ahead of Bucharest.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your OTP to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between OTP and MLE:
Istanbul Airport
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Velana International Airport flight is 285 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 697 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from OTP to MLE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Velana International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from OTP to MLE.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
78% of flights that depart Bucharest Otopeni Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
To get to Bucharest Otopeni Airport from central Bucharest, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to OTP:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel close to MLE if you're on a late Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the busiest month for flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Velana International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Malé in March.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from OTP to MLE sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.