Travelling from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Sao Paulo is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Explore your options for booking a flight from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport (MLE) departing from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) or Viracopos Airport (VCP).
Malé is eight hours ahead of Sao Paulo. Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Sao Paulo to MLE. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Sao Paulo to MLE leaving from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Sao Paulo, GRU can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of the flights that depart from Sao Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport, 75.54% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport (CGH)
You can reach CGH from central Sao Paulo in about 15 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes to travel the 10 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Sao Paulo to MLE flight? Kick back in a hotel near Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Sao Paulo/Congonhas Airport has an on-time performance of 73.8%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport reach their destination on time.
Viracopos Airport (VCP)
VCP is around 97 kilometres from central Sao Paulo. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Viracopos Airport and know you'll make it to your gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of VCP is 75.02%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
Reserve a hotel close to MLE if you have a late flight from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport. Select one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, R 11,555 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 23,533. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Sao Paulo to MLE. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Affordable Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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Find the best deal on a flight from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport with the help of the filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
The best time to fly from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Malé. August is when most people book flights from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport (MLE), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Sao Paulo to MLE plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Malé
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Malé right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Sao Paulo to Velana International Airport:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to start. Diving, Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives are top attractions which should feature on any good Malé itinerary.
Explore more of the Maldives
Funadhoo is just one of the many cities in the Maldives waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Malé. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
Around 177 kilometres south of Malé, Kudahuvadhoo is another favourite stop in the Maldives. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy.
