Travelling from Ottawa to Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Ottawa to Velana International Airport (MLE).
The timezone in Malé is UTC+5, which is nine hours ahead of Ottawa. Velana International Airport is located in Malé.
To ensure you get on your flight from Ottawa to MLE, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Ottawa
Ottawa Gatineau Airport (YND)
Travelling from central Ottawa to YND takes around 1 hour 40 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Have an early flight from Ottawa to Velana International Airport? Stay at a hotel near Ottawa Gatineau Airport, like Meilleure Auberge. Lovely Room 4mins From Gatineau-Ottawa Airport will also have you moments from the departure gate.
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
You can get to YOW from the centre of Ottawa in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 13 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport the day before your Ottawa to MLE flight:
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 58.21%. This figure provides insight into how often flights departing from this airport land on time.
YOW is located at 50 Airport Road.
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Ottawa to Velana International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Velana International Airport (MLE)
At the moment, RM2,262 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Velana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM7,204. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Ottawa to MLE if you book early. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap Ottawa to Velana International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Ottawa to MLE.
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The best time to fly from Ottawa to Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Ottawa to Velana International Airport (MLE). August is the busiest month to travel to Malé. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your Ottawa to MLE plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Velana International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Malé
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Malé right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Ottawa to Velana International Airport:
You'll find loads of fantastic things to do in Malé when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Diving followed by Malé Beach and Dive The World Maldives.
Explore more of the Maldives
Malé has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the Maldives waiting to be explored. About 225 kilometres north of Malé, a trip to Funadhoo will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Butterfly park, Children's Park and Hathareskan Vaa.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in the Maldives, head for Kudahuvadhoo, roughly 177 kilometres south of Malé. Kudahuvadhoo, Masjid Al-Siddiq and Baahukuru Miskiyy are among the biggest draws.