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

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There are 4 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
    7h 53m
    $166–394

  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 43m
    $128–371

  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
    $179–521

  4. Train to Chennai International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Karaikal to Tambaramtrain train
    2. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane MAA - MLE
    11h 58m
    $144–257

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,075.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 53m

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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