Male (MLE)
Male International
Maldives
GMT 5
Latitude: 4.191830158233643
Longitude: 73.52909851074219
MLE to MAA
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Weather in Male and Chennai
Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
Male
Thu, 15 Oct29°CRain expectedLow 27°
- Mon29° / 28°
- Tue29° / 28°
- Wed29° / 27°
Chennai
Thu, 15 Oct34°CRain expectedLow 26°
- Mon32° / 26°
- Tue33° / 25°
- Wed32° / 26°
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Holidays and peak dates for Chennai
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Busiest periods: Summer school holidays (15 Apr – 15 Jun), Festive season (01 Oct – 30 Nov), Winter break and New Year (20 Dec – 05 Jan).
- 25DecChristmas DayFriday
- 26JanRepublic DayTuesday
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Male
Male has a different pace from the resort islands often associated with the Maldives. The National Museum and Sultan Park sit close together, while the fish market and waterfront show the working capital. Hukuru Miskiy is a coral-stone mosque with access rules to check before visiting. Velana International Airport is on neighbouring Hulhulé, linked by ferry and road to the city. A visitor arriving from India should establish whether the next transfer goes to Male, Hulhumalé, a speedboat jetty or a seaplane terminal.
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Tips for travellers from India
Choose Male for a stay centred on the National Museum, Sultan Park and the working waterfront. Hulhumalé offers a different base near the airport island, while an island resort may require a speedboat or seaplane connection arranged through the property. These transfer types are not interchangeable: a taxi into the capital will not replace a resort boat booking. Give the accommodation its flight details so the onward pickup is tied to the correct arrival.
Velana’s new Terminal 1 opened in July 2025 for international operations. Domestic flights use Terminal 2, and seaplanes operate from a separate facility, so a connection can involve moving between different parts of the airport. The Sinamalé Bridge provides a road link from the airport island to Male, alongside water transport options. In the capital, the fish market and nearby waterfront suit a working-city walk rather than a resort-beach plan. Hukuru Miskiy is an active mosque with controlled access, so its visit should be arranged through the appropriate local permission rather than assumed from a general sightseeing map. The museum and Sultan Park can be paired before a waterfront walk. For a short stop between flights, the useful question is whether the next departure is international, domestic or seaplane, because each points to a different return location.
Best time to visit Male
December to April, usually about 26–31°C, with a comparatively drier season.
Places to visit in Male
National MuseumSultan ParkHukuru MiskiyMale Fish MarketRepublic SquareArtificial Beach
How to reach Male
By Air: Velana International Airport (MLE) is on Hulhulé beside Male; the ferry crossing is usually about 10 minutes. Buses, taxis and speedboats serve different capital and resort destinations.
By Road: Buses and taxis use the bridge between the airport island, Male and Hulhumalé; ferries connect nearby islands.
What to do in Male
Explore the collections at the National Museum.
Walk through Sultan Park.
Watch trading at the Male Fish Market.
View the exterior of Hukuru Miskiy while following visitor rules.
Male airport information
Velana International Airport (MLE). Velana Terminal 1 handles international flights, while Terminal 2 handles domestic services. Seaplane departures use a separate terminal, so onward resort transfers may require a ground connection.
About Madras
Chennai, called Madras until 1996, is one of India's largest metropolitan areas, with car plants along the Sriperumbudur and Oragadam belt, a busy container port and a large share of the country's medical travel. Its December music and dance season is the biggest event in the Carnatic calendar. Visitors use the city as the gateway to the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram, the silk and temple town of Kanchipuram and the former French enclave of Puducherry along the East Coast Road.
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Tips for travellers
For a short trip, Egmore, Nungambakkam and T. Nagar are central and well served by the metro, while Mylapore and Besant Nagar put you close to the older temples and the beach. Chennai Metro's Blue Line runs from the airport through the city to Chennai Central, and the Green Line links Chennai Central with St. Thomas Mount via Koyambedu. South India's first air-conditioned suburban train started on the Beach to Chengalpattu line in April 2025, and the older suburban trains and MTC buses are inexpensive but crowded at peak hours. App cabs and auto-rickshaws fill the gaps.
The weather is kindest from November to February. The north-east monsoon brings most of Chennai's rain in October and November, and cyclones in those months can disrupt flights and flood roads. The Margazhi music and dance season runs through December into January, with concerts at sabhas across Mylapore and T. Nagar, and Pongal in mid-January closes many offices for several days. At the Kapaleeshwarar Temple and other Hindu temples, remove footwear and dress modestly with shoulders and knees covered. Marina Beach is for walking rather than swimming, as the currents are strong. For Mahabalipuram, leave early to see the Shore Temple before the midday heat, and combine it with the Pancha Rathas and Arjuna's Penance nearby.
Best time to visit Madras
November to February, with days of about 24-30°C and lower humidity. October and November bring the north-east monsoon rains.
Places to visit in Madras
Marina BeachKapaleeshwarar TempleFort St. GeorgeGovernment Museum, EgmoreSan Thome Cathedral BasilicaGuindy National ParkElliot's Beach, Besant Nagar
How to reach Madras
By Air: Chennai International Airport (MAA) is at Tirusulam, about 21 km south-west of the city centre; allow 45-75 minutes by road. The Blue Line metro stops at the airport, Tirusulam suburban station is linked to the terminals, and MTC buses, prepaid taxis and app cabs are available.
By Rail: Chennai Central (MGR Central) and Chennai Egmore are the main terminals. Vande Bharat trains run to Mysuru via Bengaluru, to Coimbatore and to Tirunelveli, and the Tamil Nadu Express links Central with New Delhi.
By Road: The East Coast Road leads to Mahabalipuram and Puducherry, and NH 48 runs west to Bengaluru. TNSTC and SETC buses for the southern districts leave from the Kalaignar Centenary Bus Terminus at Kilambakkam.
What to do in Madras
Walk Marina Beach at sunrise and see the lighthouse at its southern end.
Explore the Chola bronzes in the Bronze Gallery of the Government Museum, Egmore.
Attend a December concert at the Music Academy or a sabha in Mylapore.
Visit the Shore Temple and Pancha Rathas at Mahabalipuram on a day trip.
Eat a banana-leaf meal in the lanes around the Kapaleeshwarar Temple tank.
Madras airport information
Chennai International Airport (MAA). Terminal 2 handles international flights, and domestic flights use Terminals 1 and 4.
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How far is Male from Chennai by air?
The direct air distance between Male (MLE) and Chennai (MAA) is about 1,220 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
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