Flying from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé is 30 minutes behind Pune and observes the UTC+5 timezone.
To ensure you catch your PNQ to MLE flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Pune Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between PNQ and MLE:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$130 is the best price for a one-way Pune Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Return flights start at $333. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To score cheap tickets from PNQ to MLE, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Pune Airport to Velana International Airport.
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Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
71.91% of flights leaving from Pune Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Pune Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Pune. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to PNQ? If you've booked an early flight from Pune Airport to Velana International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're arriving on a late Pune Airport to Velana International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Pune Airport to Velana International Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Malé in April.
Before locking in your flight from Pune Airport to Velana International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PNQ to MLE in January. Average temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) then.
Explore more of Maldives
Squeeze more into your Maldives getaway by exploring beyond Malé. About 306 kilometers away to the north, Dhidhdhoo is another exciting city to add to your itinerary. Check off some of its top sights such as Dhidhdhoo while you're there.
Have time for another stop? Make your way to Funadhoo. It's located about 225 kilometers north of Malé and boasts highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.