Travelling from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, which makes Malé five hours ahead of Glasgow.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your GLA to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Glasgow International Airport to Velana International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between GLA and MLE include:
Dubai Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
ج.م. 15,179 is the best price for a one-way Glasgow International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start from ج.م. 35,511. These fares can change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GLA to MLE if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Getting cheap flights from Glasgow International Airport to Velana International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and bag a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from GLA to MLE is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Glasgow International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Glasgow International Airport (GLA)
70.07% of flights that leave from Glasgow International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Glasgow International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Glasgow. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Glasgow International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to GLA:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
Book a hotel close to MLE if you're taking a late Glasgow International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Glasgow International Airport to Velana International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Glasgow International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GLA to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC and 28ºC then.
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