Flying from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport (MLE): What you need to know
Beijing is home to a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport (MLE) heading out from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
The average length of a direct Beijing to Male Velana International Airport flight is 8 hours 55 minutes.
Malé is three hours behind Beijing. Male Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Beijing to MLE.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Get there in one go from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nonstop flights from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport (MLE) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport with Maldivian. This leading airline offers services from PEK.
Maldivian is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from PEK to MLE.
With an impressive 100.0% of services arriving on schedule, Maldivian ranks as the most on-time carrier flying this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to MLE. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport, these accommodation options will put you conveniently close to check-in:
Beijing Capital International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart PEK land on time.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Think about kicking off your journey from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). You can book a direct Beijing to Male Velana International Airport (MLE) plane ticket from this hub.
You can board a direct flight from Beijing to MLE with Beijing Capital Airlines. This is one of the main carriers operating this route out of PKX.
On the PKX to MLE route, Beijing Capital Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
When punctuality matters most, book with Beijing Capital Airlines. It boasts an on-time performance of 100.0% for flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Male Velana International Airport.
Break up your flight from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and MLE include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You can reach PKX from the centre of Beijing in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Beijing to MLE flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 87% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
About Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MLE if you're catching a late flight from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Getting from Male Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Male Velana International Airport, central Malé is around 2 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
Right now, $241 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $622. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Beijing to MLE. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Beijing to Male Velana International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport (MLE)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport (MLE). January is the busiest month to visit Malé. If you like your getaways a little more chill, think about going in June.
When booking your Beijing to MLE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. May is the warmest month in Malé, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Malé
After booking your flight from Beijing to Male Velana International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Malé:
There are plenty of things to do in Malé when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Diving followed by Malé Beach and Eastern Beach.