Travelling from Oslo to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Put your holiday plans into action by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Oslo to Velana International Airport (MLE). Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL) and Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF) are Oslo's main airports.
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is four hours ahead of Oslo. Velana International Airport is located in Malé.
To ensure you catch your flight from Oslo to MLE, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Oslo
Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Oslo to MLE with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Oslo Airport Gardermoen (OSL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between OSL and MLE include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
OSL is around 48 kilometres from central Oslo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 30 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Oslo Airport Gardermoen? If you've booked an early flight from Oslo to Velana International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to Oslo Airport Gardermoen's on-time performance, 71.98% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Torp Sandefjord Airport (TRF)
You can reach TRF from the centre of Oslo in approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 20 minutes to cover the 121 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Oslo to MLE flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Torp Sandefjord Airport:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Torp Sandefjord Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 66.77%.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you have a late flight from Oslo to Velana International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near MLE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Oslo to Velana International Airport (MLE)
R 6,582 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Oslo to Velana International Airport. A return flight starts from R 15,947. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Oslo to MLE if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird discounts.
Cheap Oslo to Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Oslo to Velana International Airport (MLE)
August is when most people book flights from Oslo to Velana International Airport (MLE). Plan your visit to Malé in April for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Oslo to MLE plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from Oslo to Velana International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Malé
Start your Malé trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Oslo to Velana International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
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Explore more of the Maldives
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