Flying from Stockholm to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Planning your flight from Stockholm to Velana International Airport (MLE) begins with finding the best airport to make your exit from. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) are the main terminals in Stockholm.
Velana International Airport is located in Malé. The city follows the UTC+5 timezone and is four hours ahead of Stockholm.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Stockholm to MLE. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Stockholm
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from Stockholm to MLE departing from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Stockholm to ARN takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Stockholm to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Stockholm Arlanda Airport, 73.1% arrive on time at their destination.
Bromma Airport (BMA)
You can arrive at BMA from the centre of Stockholm in approximately 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to cover the 10 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Bromma Airport the day before your Stockholm to MLE flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Bromma Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 57.41%.
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
The trip to NYO from the centre of Stockholm is around 1 hour 50 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Make departure day easier by staying close to Stockholm Skavsta Airport. Aiden by Best Western Skavsta Airport is a convenient choice, especially if you have an early Stockholm to Velana International Airport flight.
NYO has an on-time performance rate of 80.46%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination as expected and your travel plans stay on track.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider staying in a hotel near MLE if you have a late flight from Stockholm to Velana International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Stockholm to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Right now, 248 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Stockholm to Velana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 564 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Stockholm to MLE, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Stockholm to Velana International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Stockholm to MLE.
Find a cheap flight from Stockholm to Velana International Airport by using filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Stockholm to Velana International Airport (MLE)
August is when most people book flights from Stockholm to Velana International Airport (MLE). Visit Malé in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a Stockholm to MLE plane ticket departing in May if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Malé to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January has temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Stockholm to Velana International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Malé
After booking your flight from Stockholm to Velana International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Malé:
Diving and Malé Beach are just two of the big attractions to put on your Malé must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Dive The World Maldives.
Explore more of the Maldives
Malé is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the Maldives just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres north of Malé, a trip to Funadhoo will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the Maldives, consider Kudahuvadhoo, roughly 177 kilometres south of Malé. Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy are key highlights.
