Travelling from Montreal to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll leave from in Montreal. Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Montreal to Velana International Airport (MLE) jetting off from here.
Malé is nine hours ahead of Montreal. Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which is in the UTC+5 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Montreal to MLE.
Heading away during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Montreal, YUL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Montreal to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays near Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport:
64.89% of flights that take off from Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
The address for YUL is 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
St. Hubert Airport (YHU)
YHU is about 40 kilometres from central Montreal. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near St. Hubert Airport the day before your Montreal to MLE flight:
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you have a late flight from Montreal to Velana International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near MLE:
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Velana International Airport (MLE)
Currently, R 8,822 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Velana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 20,867. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Montreal to MLE, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Montreal to Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Montreal to Velana International Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Montreal to Velana International Airport (MLE)
April is the quietest month for flights from Montreal to Velana International Airport (MLE), while August is the most popular. Figure out the ideal time to go to Malé based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Montreal to MLE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January sees temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Montreal to Velana International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Malé
Once you've booked your flight from Montreal to Velana International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Malé:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Diving, Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives are top sights which should be on every Malé itinerary.
Explore more of the Maldives
Funadhoo is just one of the many cities in the Maldives waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Malé. Around 225 kilometres away to the north, its best attractions include Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
If you're interested in discovering another side of the Maldives, consider Kudahuvadhoo, about 177 kilometres south of Malé. Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy are key highlights.
