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How to get fromDubai to Dhiffushiby plane, ferry, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Dhiffushi by plane, ferry, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane DXB - MLE
    2. Take the ferry from Male Airport to Dhiffushiferry ferry
    8h 7m
    $316–747

  2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SHJ - MLE
    2. Take the ferry from Male Airport to Dhiffushiferry ferry
    9h 48m
    $280–604

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly, ferry

    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
    3. Take the ferry from Male Airport to Dhiffushiferry ferry
    10h 12m
    $326–448

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,097.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Dhiffushi, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Dhiffushi. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Male Airport, then take the ferry to Dhiffushi. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Male Airport, then take the ferry to Dhiffushi.

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