Hangzhou to Malé (HGH–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
KMG Kunming 9h 45m 3U8LCA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 10h 17m D7FMMF → AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 25m AFKLMU → MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
DMK Bangkok 12h 59m FDSL → FD Bangkok (DMK) to Malé flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 13h 50m 3UCAGJ → 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 13h 50m MFMUSQ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
BKK Bangkok 14h 1m GJJDVZ → JL Bangkok (BKK) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 14h 12m EK → DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
DOH Doha 17h 43m QR → BAIBLA Doha (DOH) to Malé flights
PKX Beijing 20h 20m 3UCZEY → JD Beijing (PKX) to Malé flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Hangzhou to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HGH to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~20h
Longest
KMG ~9h 45m KUL ~10h 17m PVG ~11h 25m HKG ~11h 30m DMK ~12h 59m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
753
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 Hangzhou

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric HGH→MLE PVG→MLE
Distance from HGH – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 7
Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
Airports within 200 miles of HGH 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 Hangzhou.
HGH: CST · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Hangzhou, 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 HGH

Hangzhou Metro Line 7 serves the airport, connecting to central Hangzhou (West Lake area via transfer) in 60–80 minutes (¥7–10). The airport metro station opened in 2021. Trains operate from around 6am to 11pm.The airport is 30km southeast of central Hangzhou. Taxis cost ¥70–110 and take 40–60 minutes via the expressway. Airport shuttle buses (¥20–30) serve major hotels and the city centre. Ride-hailing (DiDi) is widely used.

Facts

HGH–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hangzhou to Malé route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HGH
Full nameHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
IATA / ICAOHGH / ZSHC
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr48.0M
Elevation23 ft / 7 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 HGH to MLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai Pudong.
Malé is 3 hours behind Hangzhou.
Nearby alternatives include PVG. 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 Kunming Changshui, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG).