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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Nuwara Eliya by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Hatton, taxi

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DXB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    10h 22m
    Rs 67,792–173,461

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Hatton, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane SHJ - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    15h 48m
    Rs 59,410–165,627

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DXB - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    11h 20m
    Rs 70,292–186,661

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DXB - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    12h 19m
    Rs 68,992–291,661

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRs 64,011Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,427.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya.

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