Shenzhen to Malé (SZX–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
BKK Bangkok 8h 40m 3UCZSC JL Bangkok (BKK) to Malé flights
KUL Sepang 9h 4m 3UAKCZ AKMHOD Sepang (KUL) to Malé flights
KMG Kunming 9h 10m 3U8LCA MU Kunming (KMG) to Malé flights
DMK Bangkok 10h 53m FDSL FD Bangkok (DMK) to Malé flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 11h 25m AFCACZ MU Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Malé flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 11h 48m 3UCACZ 3U Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Malé flights
SIN Singapore 12h 18m CZSQVA GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Malé flights
DXB Dubai 17h 10m EK DEEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Malé flights
PKX Beijing 17h 45m 3UCZEY JD Beijing (PKX) to Malé flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 27h 10m EY EYMSOZ Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Malé flights
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Shenzhen to Malé
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-3h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to MLE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~8h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
954
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 Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Velana International Airport.
Metric SZX→MLE HKG→MLE
Distance from SZX 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 2
Weekly flights
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Velana International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, 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 SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

SZX–MLE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Malé route.
Route details
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: MLE
IATA / ICAOMLE / VRMM
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Passengers/yr4.0M
Elevation6 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SZX to MLE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Suvarnabhumi, Kuala Lumpur and Kunming Changshui.
Malé is 3 hours behind Shenzhen.
Nearby alternatives include HKG. 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 Suvarnabhumi, Kuala Lumpur and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG).