Beijing to Malé (PEK–MLE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
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Q2 Maldivian
332
12:45 AM
+05 T1
11:55 AM
CST
8h 10m
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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
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 9h 55m CAHUSC 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Malé flights
KMG Kunming 10h 35m 3U8LCA MU Kunming (KMG) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 10m AFCAEY MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 13h 46m CAETSQ GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
BKK Bangkok 15h 46m CAHUPG JL Bangkok (BKK) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 16h 37m EK DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 19h 31m CA AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
LHR London 21h 45m CA BA London (LHR) to Malé flights
IST Istanbul 26h 34m CATK TK Istanbul (IST) to Malé flights
DAC Dhaka ~10h 13m CA Dhaka (DAC) to Malé flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Beijing to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
19
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,245
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.

Other ways to reach Malé from Beijing

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric PEK→MLE PKX→MLE
Distance from PEK 41 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 3
Airports within 200 miles of PEK with service to Velana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Malé is 3 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · MLE: +05

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, 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.

Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

PEK–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Malé route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to MLE flights.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Chengdu Tianfu, Kunming Changshui and Shanghai Pudong.
Malé is 3 hours behind Beijing.
Yes, return flights from MLE to PEK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKX. 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 Chengdu Tianfu, Kunming Changshui and Shanghai Pudong. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).