Flying from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Flying over a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to have a stopover for your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Velana International Airport, just deselect 'Direct flights only' and look through your options. These are the most popular stopovers between CNX and MLE:
Hong Kong International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from CNX to MLE, check if you need a visa to enter Maldives. Visa and travel document requirements may vary and are updated often. To get the most up-to-date information, contact the nearest consulate or embassy of your destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Velana International Airport is C$187. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$530. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap flight tickets from CNX to MLE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when searching for your ticket from Chiang Mai International Airport to Velana International Airport.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
Chiang Mai International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Chiang Mai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be approximately 23 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to CNX:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MLE if you have a late flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Velana International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
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 center driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
August is the busiest month for flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Velana International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Malé in April.
Book your flight from Chiang Mai International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to go to Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from CNX to MLE sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Malé
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Malé right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from CNX to MLE:
National Museum and Islamic Centre are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Malé to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Artificial Beach.
Complete your Malé trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we're good at. After booking your cheap ticket to Velana International Airport, explore our great car rental deals that'll give you the flexibility and freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Malé stay.