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

MLE Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 15 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between MLE and SZX. Nearest airports to MLE with scheduled service: Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM, 69 mi) · Maafaru International Airport (NMF, 112 mi) · Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO, 161 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
KUL Sepang 9h 30m AKMHOD → 3UAKCA Sepang (KUL) to Shenzhen flights
KMG Kunming 9h 40m MU → 3U8LCA Kunming (KMG) to Shenzhen flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 10h 30m 3U → 3UCACZ Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Shenzhen flights
DMK Bangkok 10h 51m FD → FDSL Bangkok (DMK) to Shenzhen flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 15m MU → AFCACZ Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Shenzhen flights
PEK Beijing 12h 40m Q2 → CAHUMS Beijing (PEK) to Shenzhen flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 14h 20m EYMSOZ → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shenzhen flights
SIN Singapore 15h 10m GASQ → CACZSQ Singapore (SIN) to Shenzhen flights
PKX Beijing 17h 20m JD → 3UCZEY Beijing (PKX) to Shenzhen flights
DXB Dubai 20h DEEKFZ → EK Dubai (DXB) to Shenzhen flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Malé to Shenzhen
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MLE to SZX.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
KUL ~9h 30m KMG ~9h 40m TFU ~10h 30m DMK ~10h 51m PVG ~11h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
944
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.
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 connectionsAvailable
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kuala Lumpur, Kunming Changshui and Chengdu Tianfu.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SZX 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.
Shenzhen is 3 hours ahead of Malé.
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 Kuala Lumpur, Kunming Changshui and Chengdu Tianfu. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.