Flying from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is nine hours ahead of Montreal and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your YUL to MLE flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, C$843 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$1,707. Remember that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from YUL to MLE if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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Handy information about Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
When it comes to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 64.89% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is about 26 kilometres from central Montreal. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 15 minutes.
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Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're getting in on a late Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Velana International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Malé. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the most popular month for flights from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Velana International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Malé in April.
Book your flight from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to visit Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YUL to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
Get more out of your Maldives trip by exploring beyond Malé. About 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another terrific city to put on your itinerary. Check off some of its popular sights like Dhidhdhoo while you're there.
Another favourite destination in Maldives, Funadhoo is around 225 kilometres north of Malé. Make room in your schedule for highlights including Hathareskan Vaa.