Flying from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Malé's timezone is UTC+5, making Malé three hours behind Guangzhou.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAN to MLE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Travelling during a peak month like April? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Velana International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CAN and MLE:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)
R 1,703 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,980. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CAN to MLE if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Velana International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from CAN to MLE by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Velana International Airport.
Handy information about Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
86.05% of flights departing from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from CAN.
To get to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport from central Guangzhou, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Booked an early flight from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Velana International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CAN:
Arriving at Velana International Airport (MLE)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Velana International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MLE instead:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
Velana International Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from the centre of Malé. The drive time takes about 15 minutes.
When to fly to Velana International Airport (MLE)
January is the busiest month for flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Velana International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Malé in April.
The warmest month in Malé is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Lock in your flights from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Velana International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CAN to MLE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Maldives
Extend your Maldives trip with a visit to Dhidhdhoo, located about 306 kilometres north of Malé. Dhidhdhoo is just one of the popular sights to add to your must-see list.
Next? Set off for Funadhoo. It's around 225 kilometres north of Malé and home to highlights like Hathareskan Vaa.