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How to get fromKathmandu to Maldivesby plane or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kathmandu to Maldives by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Gan International Airport

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane KTM - GAN
    15h 39m
    $250–648

  2. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport

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    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane plane KTM - DDD
    13h 19m
    $210–600

  3. Fly Tribhuvan International Airport to Velana International Airport

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane KTM - MLE
    8h 49m
    $270–379

  4. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Kathmandu to Simara Airport (SIF)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Simara Airport (SIF) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SIF - MLE
    12h 52m
    $418–1,054

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gan International Airport (GAN) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration19h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,435 km
  • Duration: 15h 39m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Maldives?

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, and three other airlines fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Gan International Airport (GAN) 3 times a day.

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