Travelling from Bucharest to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) is Bucharest's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Bucharest to Velana International Airport (MLE) leaving from here.
Around 8 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Bucharest to Velana International Airport flight.
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is three hours ahead of Bucharest. Velana International Airport is located in Malé.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Bucharest to MLE. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Bucharest to Velana International Airport (MLE) leave from this terminal.
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Bucharest to MLE with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OTP and MLE include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Bucharest to OTP takes around 1 hour 35 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 21 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Bucharest to Velana International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.27% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Bucharest to Velana International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Velana International Airport (MLE)
ر.ق. 1,067 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Velana International Airport. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,488. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Lock in cheap flights from Bucharest to MLE by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for January. That's the best month for landing an incredible deal on Bucharest to Velana International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Bucharest to MLE.
Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Bucharest to Velana International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Bucharest to Velana International Airport (MLE)
August is when most people book flights from Bucharest to Velana International Airport (MLE). Visit Malé in April for a quieter experience.
Lock in a Bucharest to MLE flight ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Malé to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
January has temperatures of between 25ºC and 28ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Bucharest to Velana International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Malé
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Malé right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to Velana International Airport:
Your visit to Malé should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Diving, Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives.
Explore more of the Maldives
You've seen Malé, now it's time to discover more of the Maldives. Travel around 225 kilometres north to Funadhoo to check off its leading sights. From Butterfly park to Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kudahuvadhoo is another must-experience destination in the Maldives and is around 177 kilometres south of Malé. No trip is complete without dropping by Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy.
