Travelling from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tokyo: what you need to know
Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé. Based in the UTC+9 timezone, Tokyo is four hours ahead of Malé.
Leave enough time to make your MLE to Tokyo flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from MLE to Tokyo with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
MLE is about 3 kilometres from central Malé. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 20 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near MLE. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Male Velana International Airport to Tokyo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Male Velana International Airport, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to Tokyo
ج.م. 19,731 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Male Velana International Airport to Tokyo flight. A return plane ticket right now is ج.م. 35,099. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to land cheap flights from MLE to Tokyo if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for your Male Velana International Airport to Tokyo ticket.
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Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) is around 19 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. If you're getting a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 30 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near HND if you have a late flight from Male Velana International Airport to Tokyo. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Tokyo Haneda International Airport around three weeks ahead of your flight from MLE to Tokyo.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
The centre of Tokyo is located around 56 kilometres from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Once your flight from Male Velana International Airport to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour or so.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near NRT. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your MLE to Tokyo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Get the lowest price by booking your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Tokyo Narita International Airport can be found at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
March is the busiest month for flights from Male Velana International Airport to Tokyo. To escape the crowds, plan your trip to Tokyo in December.
Lock in a Male Velana International Airport to Tokyo plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 29ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 15ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from MLE to Tokyo around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Male Velana International Airport to Tokyo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Sensho-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Ginza Central Street are must-visits when exploring Tokyo.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Japan just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Osaka will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Dotonbori, Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan.
Nagoya is another must-experience destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without seeing Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
