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How to get fromKaraikal to Maldivesby taxi, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Karaikal to Maldives by taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Taxi to Madurai, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Karaikal to Madurai-Airport-IXMtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Madurai (IXM) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane IXM - MLE
    9h 8m
    $176–444

  2. Train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tiruchchirapalitrain train
    2. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane TRZ - MLE
    10h 38m
    $138–411

  3. Train to Pondicherry, fly

    1. Take the train from Tirunallaru to Cuddalore Port Jn.train train
    2. Fly from Pondicherry (PNY) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane PNY - MLE
    23h 15m
    $179–571

Madurai (IXM) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$133Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,075.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 8m

What companies run services between Karaikal, India and Maldives?

There is no direct connection from Karaikal to Maldives. However, you can take the taxi to Madurai-Airport-IXM airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `. Alternatively, you can take the train to Tiruchchirapali, take the taxi to Trichy International Airport (TRZ) airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `.

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