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

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There are 4 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Maldives by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly Abu Dhabi to Velana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane AUH - MLE
    7h 22m
    $272–392

  2. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

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    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 15m
    $242–566

  3. Fly Abu Dhabi to Gan International Airport

    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane AUH - GAN
    11h 46m
    $266–732

  4. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    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 14m
    $272–702

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,066 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

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