Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD): what you need to know
Budapest is four hours behind Malé and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your MLE to BUD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between MLE and BUD include:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
R 6,232 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Velana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 11,893. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MLE to BUD, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Velana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from MLE to BUD.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Velana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to Velana International Airport's on-time performance, 77.73% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from Velana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near MLE:
Arriving at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
If you're arriving on a late Velana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near BUD:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Klass Wagen, Dryyve or Green Motion to explore Budapest and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to central Budapest
From Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, Budapest is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour.
When to fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Velana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Budapest in April.
Lock in your flight from Velana International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Budapest during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -8ºC (18ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MLE to BUD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Hungary
Budapest has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Hungary waiting to be discovered. About 193 kilometres east of Budapest, a trip to Debrecen will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Deri Museum, Hortobagy National Park and Debrecen Zoo and Amusement Park.
Miskolc is another well-known destination in Hungary and is around 145 kilometres north-east of Budapest. No trip is complete without seeing Galya-tető (Miskolc), DVTK Szabadidő Park and Munkástrón.