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How to get fromCairns to Maldivesby plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cairns to Maldives by plane

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  1. Fly to Velana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane CNS - MLE
    18h 40m
    $438–2,076

  2. Fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane plane CNS - DDD
    25h 5m
    $500–2,500

  3. Fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane plane CNS - HDK
    28h 40m
    $550–2,700

  4. Fly to Fuvahmulah Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane plane CNS - FVM
    20h 40m
    $490–2,400

  5. Fly to Gan International Airport

    1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane CNS - GAN
    26h 44m
    $555–2,582

Cairns (CNS) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$437Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,277 km
  • Duration: 18h 40m

What companies run services between Cairns, QLD, Australia and Maldives?

Singapore Airlines and Qantas fly from Cairns (CNS) to Velana International Airport (MLE) twice daily.

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