Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): what you need to know
Guangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Guangzhou three hours ahead of Malé.
To ensure you get on your MLE to CAN flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like January? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. These are the top stopovers between MLE and CAN:
Hong Kong International Airport
Bandaranaike International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight is Rs107,032. A round-trip fare right now is Rs152,843. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from MLE to CAN, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares throughout the month and land a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MLE to CAN.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
Of the flights that depart from Velana International Airport, 77.73% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Looking for a handy hotel near MLE? If you're boarding an early flight from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you have a late Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near CAN:
Start your adventure sooner with a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Guangzhou that most tourists miss.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MLE to CAN in January. Temperatures average between 5ºC and 21ºC then.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of China, head for Dongguan, roughly 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. 细村公园, 荔枝公园 and 东城周屋稻田画 are key highlights.