Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Vadodara Airport (BDQ): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to board your MLE to BDQ flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Vadodara Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between MLE and BDQ include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Vadodara Airport flight is R 4,349. A return plane ticket right now is R 7,602. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MLE to BDQ, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for a flight from Velana International Airport to Vadodara Airport.
Finding cheap flights from MLE to BDQ is a cinch with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Velana International Airport to Vadodara Airport.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Velana International Airport, data shows 77.73% of flights complete their journey on time.
Velana International Airport is around 5 kilometres from central Malé. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MLE. Whether you have an early flight from Velana International Airport to Vadodara Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Reserve a hotel close to BDQ if you're taking a late Velana International Airport to Vadodara Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to central Vadodara
Vadodara Airport to central Vadodara has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 6 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 2 hours 10 minutes.
When to fly to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
January is the busiest month for flights from Velana International Airport to Vadodara Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Vadodara in April.
The warmest month in Vadodara is May, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC (81ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your flights from Velana International Airport to Vadodara Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLE to BDQ in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Vadodara has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. About 370 kilometres south of Vadodara, a visit to Mumbai will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and Marine Drive.
Ahmedabad is another must-experience destination in India and is around 105 kilometres north-west of Vadodara. No trip is complete without seeing Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque.
