Flying from London City Airport (LCY) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé five hours ahead of London.
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 board your LCY to MLE flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Enjoy a quick visit to another city or simply break up your journey with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from London City Airport to Velana International Airport. Many travellers pass through Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport when flying between LCY and MLE.
How to find the cheapest flights from London City Airport (LCY) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
ر.ق. 1,515 is the best price for a one-way London City Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 3,746. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LCY to MLE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from London City Airport to Velana International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from LCY to MLE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London City Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about London City Airport (LCY)
When it comes to London City Airport's on-time performance, 74.57% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
London City Airport is around 11 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport usually takes 35 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near LCY. Whether you're taking an early flight from London City Airport to Velana International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London City Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport to central Malé has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from London City Airport to Velana International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Malé in April.
When reserving your flight from London City Airport to Velana International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. May is the warmest month in Malé, with the temperature ranging from 26ºC to 29ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LCY to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC then.
Explore more of Maldives
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