Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Warsaw: what you need to know
Warsaw is 4 hours behind Malé, where Velana International Airport is located. Warsaw operates on the UTC+1 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from MLE to Warsaw, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from MLE to Warsaw. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a passport from Maldives, you'll need an embassy visa to visit Poland. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Velana International Airport to Warsaw for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
MLE is around 5 kilometres from central Malé. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a convenient hotel near MLE? If you're boarding an early flight from Velana International Airport to Warsaw, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Warsaw
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Velana International Airport to Warsaw is $774. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,215. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from MLE to Warsaw, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a ticket from Velana International Airport to Warsaw.
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Tailor your travel plans with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Velana International Airport to Warsaw.
Airports in Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to central Warsaw takes around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
It'll take around 1 hour and 9 minutes if you're using public transport.
Consider booking a hotel close to WAW if you're catching a late flight from Velana International Airport to Warsaw. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) is roughly 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. After your flight from Velana International Airport to Warsaw, it'll take you around 50 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 1 hour and 1 minute.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel close to WMI. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from MLE to Warsaw:
Best time to go to Warsaw
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Velana International Airport to Warsaw while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Warsaw, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Book your flight from Velana International Airport to Warsaw for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 27ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from MLE to Warsaw in January when temperatures average between -10ºC and 4ºC.
More about Warsaw
After locking in your flight from Velana International Airport to Warsaw, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Warsaw:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Royal Castle in Warsaw, Palace of Culture and Science and Copernicus Science Centre are essential stops on your Warsaw itinerary.
Complete your Warsaw trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Velana International Airport to Warsaw to track down deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and easily compare your options. Plus you'll find all the info you need to know about car rentals in Warsaw, from the most popular rental company to the average daily price.