Chongqing to Malé (CKG–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between CKG and MLE. Nearest airports to CKG with scheduled service: Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 139 mi) · Chongqing Xiannüshan Airport (CQW, 65 mi) · Luzhou Yunlong Airport (LZO, 85 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 8h 5m CZOQ → AICZEK Colombo (CMB) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 10h 13m 3UD7HU → AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
KMG Kunming 11h 45m 3U8LMU → MU Kunming (KMG) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 50m 3U9CAF → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 12h 13m CACZOQ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
DMK Bangkok 12h 25m FDSL → FD Bangkok (DMK) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 15h 40m QR → ASAYB6 Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
PKX Beijing 17h 10m 3UCZEY → JD Beijing (PKX) to Malé flights
LHR London 44h 40m GSHU → BAIB London (LHR) to Malé flights
HKG Hong Kong ~10h 26m CACXHB → HB Hong Kong (HKG) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chongqing to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CKG to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~44h
Longest
CMB ~8h 5m KUL ~10h 13m HKG ~10h 26m KMG ~11h 45m PVG ~11h 50m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
868
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 Chongqing

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric CKG→MLE TFU→MLE
Distance from CKG – 139 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 3
Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Malé flights
Airports within 200 miles of CKG 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 Chongqing.
CKG: CST · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Chongqing, 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 CKG

Chongqing Metro Line 10 runs directly to T3A (the main international and domestic terminal) in 35–45 minutes from Jiaochangkou (city centre), costing ¥6–8. Line 3 also connects to the airport with a transfer. T3B links internally to T3A; check if your terminal is within the same building before choosing a route.Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones including Chaotianmen, Guanyinqiao, and Shapingba (¥20–30, 40–70 min). Taxis from the Jiefangbei area cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes depending on expressway conditions. DiDi is widely available.

Facts

CKG–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chongqing to Malé route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CKG
Full nameChongqing Jiangbei International Airport
IATA / ICAOCKG / ZUCK
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr48.6M
Elevation1,365 ft / 416 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 CKG to MLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Bandaranaike International Colombo, Kuala Lumpur and Kunming Changshui.
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 Chongqing.
Nearby alternatives include TFU. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU).