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How to get fromDubai to Maldive Islandsby plane, ferry, unknown, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Dubai to Maldive Islands by plane, ferry, unknown, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Velana International Airport, ferry, travel

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane DXB - MLE
    2. Take the ferry from Male Airport to Fihalhohi Island Resortferry ferry
    3. Walk from Fihalhohi Island Resort to Maldive Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 19m

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Velana International Airport, ferry, travel

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SHJ - MLE
    2. Take the ferry from Male Airport to Fihalhohi Island Resortferry ferry
    3. Walk from Fihalhohi Island Resort to Maldive Islandsunknown unknown
    11h

  3. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Velana International Airport, ferry, travel

    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 Fihalhohi Island Resortferry ferry
    4. Walk from Fihalhohi Island Resort to Maldive Islandsunknown unknown
    11h 24m

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Villa International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Villa International Airport (VAM)plane plane DXB - VAM
    2. Walk from Villa International Airport (VAM) to Maldive Islandsunknown unknown
    9h 33m

  5. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Villa International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Villa International Airport (VAM)plane plane SHJ - VAM
    2. Walk from Villa International Airport (VAM) to Maldive Islandsunknown unknown
    13h 14m

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

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,170.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Maldive Islands, Maldives?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Maldive Islands. 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, take the ferry to Fihalhohi Island Resort, then travel to Maldive Islands. 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, take the ferry to Fihalhohi Island Resort, then travel to Maldive Islands.

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