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How to get fromDubai to British Indian Ocean Territoryby plane or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to British Indian Ocean Territory by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane DXB - MLE
    7h 2m
    $262–553

  2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SHJ - MLE
    8h 43m
    $206–500

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane AUH - MLE
    9h 7m
    $262–414

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,061.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and British Indian Ocean Territory?

Flydubai, Emirates, and four other airlines fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) every 2 hours.

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