Flying from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé 30 minutes behind Chandigarh.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your IXC to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chandigarh Airport to Velana International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IXC and MLE:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chandigarh Airport (IXC) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Chandigarh Airport to Velana International Airport flight is R 2,566. A round-trip ticket is currently R 6,199. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from IXC to MLE, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chandigarh Airport to Velana International Airport across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IXC to MLE.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Chandigarh Airport to Velana International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Chandigarh Airport (IXC)
76.09% of flights that depart Chandigarh Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Chandigarh to Chandigarh Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Have an early flight from Chandigarh Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to IXC:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider booking a hotel near MLE if you're catching a late Chandigarh Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Chandigarh Airport to Velana International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Malé in April.
Lock in your flight from Chandigarh Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you'd like to explore Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IXC to MLE in January. Temperatures average between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
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