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Malé.$566 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Mar, returning Wed, 19 Mar.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, 9 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Wed, 19 Mar, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $566, select.

Malé.$711 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Mar, returning Mon, 7 Apr.Return flight with BatikAir Malaysia and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with BatikAir Malaysia, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Fri, 7 Mar, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Mon, 7 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $711, select.

Malé.$783 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Apr, returning Wed, 9 Apr.Return flight with AirAsia X and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with AirAsia X, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Wed, 2 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Wed, 9 Apr, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $783, select.

Malé.$792 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 May, returning Tue, 20 May.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 6 May, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $792, select.

Malé.$808 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Sep, returning Wed, 10 Sep.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 1 Sep, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Wed, 10 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $808, select.

Malé.$831 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun, returning Wed, 25 Jun.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Wed, 25 Jun, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $831, select.

Malé.$843 per passenger.Departing Tue, 19 Aug, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $843, select.

Malé.$871 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Scoot and AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Melbourne Tullamarine on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Velana International.Inbound indirect flight with AirAsia, departs from Velana International on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Price includes taxes and charges.From $871, select.

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Melbourne to Velana International: Alternative routes

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Melbourne to Malé: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$566
Cheapest month to fly	March

Finding cheap flights from Melbourne to Velana International: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Melbourne to Velana International?

The best price we found for a return flight from Melbourne to Velana International is $566. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

Which airlines fly direct from Melbourne to Velana International?

Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Melbourne to Velana International. But we found flights with one stop from $566.

How many flights are there a week from Melbourne to Velana International?

As of February 2025, there are no flights flying from Melbourne to Velana International.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Melbourne to Velana International?

The cheapest month to fly from Melbourne to Velana International is usually February 2025.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Velana International Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Melbourne to Velana International Airport on Sunday, 9 March 2025.

Can I get a direct flight from Melbourne to Velana International Airport?

No airlines currently offer direct flights between Melbourne and Velana International Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.

How can I find the best flight deal to Velana International?

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When is the best time to book flights to Malé?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Malé is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Melbourne to Velana International with?

The cheapest airline that flies to Velana International is AirAsia X .

Which airlines fly from Melbourne to Velana International?

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to the Maldives, but you can fly to Velana International with just 1 stop from either of Melbourne's airports.

AirAsia X flies from Melbourne Avalon (AVV) via Kuala Lumpur.

Airlines that fly from Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL) include:

Cathay Pacific (via Hong Kong)
Emirates (via Dubai)
Etihad Airways (via Abu Dhabi)
Qantas (with other airlines)
Singapore Airlines (via Singapore)

Is there a time difference between Melbourne and Male?

The Maldives is 10 hours behind Melbourne from April to September, but 11 hours behind if you're travelling from October to March.

What is the weather like in the Maldives?

There's never a bad time to visit the Maldives, which is hot and sunny all year round. High season is from December to March, when temperatures average 27-29°C. The monsoon season lasts from May to October, with September tending to have the most rain.

How expensive is Male?

	Melbourne	Male
Average cost of a meal	AU$16.50	AU$5.05
Average cost of a coffee	AU$4.20	AU$4.00
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD	AU$45-AU$60	AU$1-AU$3

Essential travel information for Male

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Departing from Melbourne

Most flights from Melbourne to the Maldives leave from Melbourne Tullamarine (MEL), the city's largest airport serving the most airlines. After checking in, you'll find a large selection of shopping and dining options landside and airside, including duty-free.

Flights with AirAsia X and connecting Jetstar flights depart from Melbourne Avalon (AVV). This is further from the CBD, so allow more travel time. It's recommended that you arrive at Melbourne airports no later than 3 hours before your flight to Male is set to depart.

Arriving at Velana International

Velana International Airport (MLE), formerly known as Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, is the main international airport of the Maldives. From here, you can take a domestic flight, seaplane or boat transfer to your resort.

Flights from Melbourne arrive at the International Terminal. From here, you can take a bus into Male, departing every 30 minutes, or transfer to another flight in the Domestic Terminal or Seaplane Terminal. If you need to exchange foreign currency, it's recommended that you do this before leaving the airport.

Return flights from Male to Melbourne

You should arrive at Velana International 3 hours before your flight leaves. The International Terminal offers plenty of ways to fill the time, including free Wi-Fi, free showers and a selection of shopping and dining venues.

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Please note: all information is correct as of February 2019.