Travelling from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Guangzhou Airport (CAN): what you need to know
The timezone in Guangzhou is UTC+8, which is three hours ahead of Malé.
Leave plenty of time to make your MLE to CAN flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as December? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MLE and CAN include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport
Handy information about Velana International Airport (MLE)
77% of flights that depart Velana International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Central Malé to Velana International Airport is around 2 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to MLE? If you're boarding an early flight from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Book a hotel near CAN if you have a late Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Venture beyond Guangzhou and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Guangzhou Airport rental car from Hertz.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Guangzhou Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Guangzhou Airport (CAN) to central Guangzhou
You'll find CAN at Airport W Ave.
Guangzhou Airport to the centre of Guangzhou has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Guangzhou based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Guangzhou is July, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Velana International Airport to Guangzhou Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from MLE to CAN in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shenzhen is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Guangzhou. Around 105 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If there's time to check out another side of China, head for Dongguan, about 48 kilometres east of Guangzhou. Dongguan Botanical Garden, Dongguan People's Park and Foling Lake Country Park are key highlights.