Travelling from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is five hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LGW to MLE flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Velana International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between LGW and MLE include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Velana International Airport flight is R 5,206. A return ticket right now is R 12,152. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from LGW to MLE. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Velana International Airport across each month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
Finding cheap flights from LGW to MLE is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when there's a better deal.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
69.26% of flights taking off from London Gatwick Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to LGW? If you're catching an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Velana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a London Gatwick 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 is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Malé. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the most popular month to visit Malé. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to go to Malé during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from LGW to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
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Any trip through Maldives wouldn't be as memorable without a stop in Funadhoo. Hathareskan Vaa is just one of the highlights in this destination, which is roughly 225 kilometres north of Malé.