Malé to Shenzhen (MLE–SZX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Malé to Shenzhen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead 15 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MLE and SZX, connecting options are available through 15 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
DMK ~11h 29m KMG ~14h 55m AUH ~15h 10m BKK ~19h 23m PEK ~19h 57m
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Two-Stop Connections
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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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Shenzhen is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
MLE: +05 · SZX: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Malé, it's 9:00 PM in Shenzhen.
Getting from SZX

Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) connects to Futian station (30 min, ¥20) and Luohu (45 min, ¥28); from Futian you can cross to Hong Kong via the Futian/Lok Ma Chau checkpoint. Trains run 6am to midnight.Taxis to the city centre cost ¥60–100. Ferries to Hong Kong run from the adjacent Fuyong Ferry Terminal (45 min, HK$300–350); a convenient alternative to land crossings. Car rentals are limited; private car hire with driver is common for business travel.

Shenzhen Climate

Subtropical monsoon climate. Summers (May–September) are hot and very humid (28–34°C) with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent typhoons. Typhoon season peaks July through September and can close the airport for 12–24 hours. Thunderstorms cause delays throughout the wet season.

Winters are mild and mostly dry (10–20°C). Spring brings persistent fog and drizzle (February–April) that can disrupt morning departures. October and November are the most pleasant months.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

MLE–SZX Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Malé to Shenzhen route.
Route details
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections15 hubs
Origin: MLE
Full nameVelana International Airport
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m
Destination: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MLE to SZX flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DMK, KMG, AUH, BKK, PEK, KUL, PVG, SIN, DXB, LHR, DOH, FCO, VIE, FRA and SVO. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Shenzhen is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
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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

15 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via DMK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.