Traveling from Beijing to Velana International Airport (MLE): what you need to know
Beijing is home to two main airports where you can kick off your trip. Check out your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Velana International Airport (MLE) departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Malé is 3 hours behind Beijing. Velana International Airport is located in Malé, which operates on the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Beijing to MLE.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Beijing to MLE. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
PEK is approximately 31 kilometers from central Beijing. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Velana International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) operates nonstop flights from Beijing to Velana International Airport (MLE).
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Velana International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you want to do, check out these stops between Daxing International Airport and MLE:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
PKX is roughly 56 kilometers from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour and 3 minutes or so to get to the airport when driving from the city center.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your flight from Beijing to MLE? Check in to a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your vacation officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
About Velana International Airport (MLE)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Velana International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MLE:
Getting from Velana International Airport (MLE) to central Malé
From Velana International Airport, Malé is approximately 5 kilometers away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the center driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Velana International Airport (MLE)
$139 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Velana International Airport. Return flights start from $421. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from Beijing to MLE, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Beijing to Velana International Airport.
Locking in a cheap ticket from Beijing to MLE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as the price has dropped.
Customize your trip by applying filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the right flight from Beijing to Velana International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Velana International Airport (MLE)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Malé. Alternatively, join the crowds and go in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Velana International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Lock in your flight from Beijing to MLE for May if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Malé to range from 26ºC to 29ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Beijing to Velana International Airport in January when temperatures average between 25ºC and 28ºC.
More about Malé
After booking your flight from Beijing to Velana International Airport, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Malé:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. National Museum, Islamic Centre and Artificial Beach are popular attractions which should be on every Malé itinerary.
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