Travelling from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is nine hours ahead of Ottawa.
To ensure you catch your YOW to MLE flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
815 € is the best price for a one-way Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start from 1.536 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from YOW to MLE. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Velana International Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You'll find YOW at 50 Airport Road.
58.21% of flights leaving from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport is about 13 kilometres from central Ottawa. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near YOW:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider booking a hotel near MLE if you're catching a late Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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 reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Velana International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YOW to MLE sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Maldives
Get more out of your Maldives getaway by venturing beyond Malé. About 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another terrific city to put on your must-do list. Check off some of its biggest sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're here.
Where to next? Set off for Funadhoo. It's located about 225 kilometres north of Malé and is known for highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.