Flying from Portland Airport (PDX) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is 13 hours ahead of Portland and is in the UTC+5 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your PDX to MLE flight.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Choose a stopover if you want to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Portland Airport to Velana International Airport. London Heathrow Airport is a popular stopover on the PDX to MLE route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Portland Airport (PDX) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
R 11,969 is currently the best price for a one-way Portland Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 22,218. These prices may change depending on availability.
To score cheap tickets from PDX to MLE, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Portland Airport to Velana International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Portland Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Portland Airport (PDX)
You'll find PDX at 7000 NE Airport Way.
Portland Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PDX reach their destination on time.
Central Portland to Portland Airport is around 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to PDX? If you've booked an early flight from Portland Airport to Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel close to MLE if you're catching a late Portland Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is roughly 2 kilometres from central Malé. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Portland Airport to Velana International Airport. December is the most popular month to visit Malé. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your flights from Portland Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PDX to MLE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
