Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport is 10 hours 20 minutes.
Malé is five hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
Each week, there are nine London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport flights. If you'd like to get going early, go for the 16:50 Virgin Atlantic flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:30 with British Airways.
To ensure you get on your LHR to MLE flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
British Airways is your gateway to exploring Malé (and maybe even some other great parts of Maldives!). Browse the direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport offered by this airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with British Airways on this route.
With a reliable 81.67% of services arriving on schedule, British Airways is the most punctual carrier offering LHR to MLE flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between LHR and MLE:
Hamad International Airport
Vienna International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport flight is R 6,877. A return plane ticket right now is R 12,370. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from LHR to MLE by booking three months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to MLE.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, 68.18% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour on public transport.
Booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Stay at 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)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport. January is the most popular month to head to Malé. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Velana International Airport for May if you want to explore Malé during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to MLE in January. Temperatures average between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
Pack more into your Maldives getaway by exploring beyond Malé. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another city to add to your itinerary. Tick off some of its biggest attractions such as Dhidhdhoo while you're here.
Next? Set off for Funadhoo. It's located about 225 kilometres north of Malé and home to highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.