Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is three hours ahead of Helsinki and follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Get to the airport on time to catch your HEL to MLE flight.
Flying during a peak month like June? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HEL and MLE:
Hamad International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, C$477 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$1,163. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to MLE, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Velana International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to MLE.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
60.23% of flights departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to HEL:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider staying in a hotel near MLE if you're taking a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to the centre of Malé has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Velana International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Malé in April.
Book your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to go to Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HEL to MLE in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
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