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How to get fromAbu Dhabi to Maléby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Malé by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly from Abu Dhabi

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    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane AUH - MLE
    7h 14m
    $262–402

  2. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SHJ - MLE
    10h 8m
    $232–566

  3. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane DXB - MLE
    10h 6m
    $272–552

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$201Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,061.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Malé, Maldives?

Etihad, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Velana International Airport (MLE) every 4 hours.

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