Guangzhou (Huadu) to Malé (CAN–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CAN and MLE. Nearest airports to CAN with scheduled service: Hong Kong International Airport (HKG, 84 mi) · Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO, 26 mi) · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 61 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CMB Colombo 7h 41m UL → AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 9h 12m 9CAKAQ → AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 9h 36m 9CAQCZ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 10h 3UAQCA → 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Malé flights
KMG Kunming 11h 10m 3U8LAQ → MU Kunming (KMG) to Malé flights
DMK Bangkok 11h 43m FDSL → FD Bangkok (DMK) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 50m 3UAFAQ → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 12h 50m EK → DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 13h 50m AYBACZ → ASAYB6 Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
PKX Beijing 18h 15m 3UAQCZ → JD Beijing (PKX) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Guangzhou (Huadu) to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

While no nonstop service exists between CAN and MLE, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAN to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~46h
Longest
CMB ~7h 41m KUL ~9h 12m HKG ~9h 21m SIN ~9h 36m TFU ~10h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,193
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Malé from Guangzhou (Huadu)

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric CAN→MLE HKG→MLE
Distance from CAN – 84 mi
Nonstop airlines – 3
Weekly flights – 6
Hong Kong (HKG) to Malé flights
Airports within 200 miles of CAN with service to Velana International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Malé is 3 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
CAN: CST · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Guangzhou (Huadu), it's 3:00 PM in Malé.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders receive a free visa on arrival in the Maldives for stays up to 30 days. No advance application is needed. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry with at least one blank page. A return or onward ticket and proof of hotel reservation or sufficient funds may be checked on arrival.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to CAN

Metro Line 3 North Extension runs directly to T1 and T2 from Tianhe and the city centre (30–40 min from Guangzhou East station, ¥8–10). Road traffic in Guangzhou is consistently heavy; the metro avoids it.Airport shuttle buses depart from multiple city zones including the Civil Aviation ticket office in Liuhua (¥26, 40–60 min). Taxis cost ¥80–130 from the urban core and take 40–70 minutes depending on which ring road is moving. DiDi is cheaper and widely used.

Facts

CAN–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Guangzhou (Huadu) to Malé route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAN
Full nameGuangzhou Baiyun International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAN / ZGGG
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.4M
Elevation50 ft / 15 m
Destination: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAN to MLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bandaranaike International Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Changi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to MLE and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Malé is 3 hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).
Nearby alternatives include HKG. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Bandaranaike International Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore Changi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).