Flying from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX): what you need to know
Birmingham is five hours behind Malé and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your MLE to BHX flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between MLE and BHX include:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
At the moment, C$564 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Velana International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$1,282. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MLE to BHX if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport to Birmingham International Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from MLE to BHX is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Velana International Airport to Birmingham International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
When it comes to Velana International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.73% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Velana International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Malé. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking an early flight from Velana International Airport to Birmingham International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to MLE:
Arriving at Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
If you're landing on a late Velana International Airport to Birmingham International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near BHX:
Explore without limits with a Birmingham International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Alamo and experience more of Birmingham and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Birmingham International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to central Birmingham
Birmingham International Airport is roughly 24 kilometres from central Birmingham. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Birmingham International Airport (BHX)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Velana International Airport to Birmingham International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Birmingham. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Velana International Airport to Birmingham International Airport for July if you want to visit Birmingham during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 10ºC (50ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MLE to BHX sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
Birmingham has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres south-east of Birmingham, a trip to London will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Birmingham, Bristol is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience major highlights starting with Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park.