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How to get fromEastern Africa to Maldivesby bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Eastern Africa to Maldives by bus or plane

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  1. Matatu, fly to Velana International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane NBO - MLE
    16h 45m
    $431–571

  2. Matatu, fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane plane NBO - DDD
    20h 20m
    $340–840

  3. Matatu, fly to Gan International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane NBO - GAN
    22h 59m
    $435–1,071

  4. Matatu, fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane plane NBO - HDK
    19h 20m
    $420–990

  5. Matatu, fly to Fuvahmulah Airport

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane plane NBO - FVM
    18h 50m
    $380–940

Nairobi (NBO) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration14h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$288Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,279.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 45m

What companies run services between Eastern Africa, Kenya and Maldives?

There is no direct connection from Eastern Africa to Maldives. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Gan International Airport (GAN), then take the taxi to Hithadhoo.

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