How to get fromGalle to Maldivesby taxi or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Galle to Maldives by taxi or plane

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Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane CMB - MLE
3h 40m
$284–407
Fly Koggala to Velana International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane KCT - MLE
5h 32m
$89–402
Taxi to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly to Gan International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Galle to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane CMB - GAN
3h 54m
$438–827

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 932.2 km
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Galle, Sri Lanka and Maldives?

Cinnamon Air and Chongqing Airlines fly from Koggala (KCT) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 3 times a week.

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