Flying from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé three hours behind Chongqing.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your CKG to MLE flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chongqing Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between CKG and MLE include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chongqing Airport (CKG) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Currently, R 4,561 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Chongqing Airport to Velana International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,450. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from CKG to MLE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Chongqing Airport to Velana International Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from CKG to MLE by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Chongqing Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Chongqing Airport (CKG)
CKG is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
82% of flights departing from Chongqing Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its reliable on-time performance, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of CKG.
Chongqing Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Chongqing. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CKG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Chongqing Airport to Velana International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you have a late Chongqing Airport to Velana International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near MLE:
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 2 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
December is the busiest month for flights from Chongqing Airport to Velana International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Malé in March.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Chongqing Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CKG to MLE sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
