Travelling from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé 30 minutes behind Raipur.
Give yourself enough time to catch your RPR to MLE flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as April, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between RPR and MLE include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Right now, 163 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Swami Vivekananda Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 424 €. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from RPR to MLE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Velana International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from RPR to MLE is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a new deal comes up.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Swami Vivekananda Airport (RPR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Swami Vivekananda Airport, data shows 72.58% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Swami Vivekananda Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Raipur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near RPR:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Swami Vivekananda Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Malé. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Swami Vivekananda Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from RPR to MLE around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Maldives
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