Travelling from Milan to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Milan to Velana International Airport (MLE) begins with finding the right airport to start your adventure from. Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN) are the main departure points in Milan.
The average duration of a direct Milan to Velana International Airport flight is 9 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is four hours ahead of Milan. Velana International Airport is located in Malé.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Milan to MLE. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Velana International Airport (MLE) operate out of this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Milan to Velana International Airport with Neos. This top carrier offers services from MXP.
Neos is the airline most travellers choose for flights from MXP to MLE.
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Milan to MLE that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MXP and MLE include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 48 kilometres from central Milan, MXP can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
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68.23% of flights departing from Milano Malpensa Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Split up your flight from Milan to Velana International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Orio al Serio International Airport and MLE are:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
You can arrive at BGY from central Milan in approximately 1 hour by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to travel the 64 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Orio al Serio International Airport the day before your Milan to MLE flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, Orio al Serio International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 67.49%.
Milano Linate Airport (LIN)
Lock in a plane ticket from Milan to Velana International Airport (MLE) departing from Milano Linate Airport (LIN) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between LIN and MLE include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
LIN is roughly 11 kilometres from central Milan. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 30 minutes. If you're considering public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Milan to Velana International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Milano Linate Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from LIN reach their destination within the scheduled time frame 79.56% of the time.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel near MLE if you have a late flight from Milan to Velana International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Velana International Airport (MLE)
R 3,648 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Milan to Velana International Airport. Return flights start from R 9,708. These fares can change based on demand.
Book eight months before flying. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Milan to MLE.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Velana International Airport (MLE)
August is the most popular month for flights from Milan to Velana International Airport (MLE). Visit Malé in April for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Milan to MLE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Milan to Velana International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
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