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How to get fromKathmandu to Male Airport (MLE)by plane, taxi, car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kathmandu to Male Airport (MLE) by plane, taxi, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane KTM - MLE
    9h 44m
    $310–410

  2. Bus to Bharatpur Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Chaubiskothibus bus
    2. Fly from Bharatpur Airport (BHR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane BHR - MLE
    12h 14m
    $217–607

  3. Taxi to Simara Airport, fly

    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
    11h 22m
    $475–1,201

  4. Drive, train to Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Patliputratrain train
    3. Fly from Lok Nayak Jayaprakash Airport (PAT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane PAT - MLE
    24h 47m
    $242–644

  5. Bus, train to Gorakhpur Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kalanki Dhungeadda to Bhumahibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nautanwa to Kusmhitrain train
    3. Fly from Gorakhpur Airport (GOP) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane GOP - MLE
    30h 9m
    $272–736

  6. Drive, train to Darbhanga Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Raxaul Jncar car
    2. Take the train from Raxaul Jn to Shishotrain train
    3. Fly from Darbhanga Airport (DBR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane DBR - MLE
    26h 38m
    $281–793

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$225Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Male Airport (MLE).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,905.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Male Airport (MLE), Maldives?

SriLankan Airlines flies from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 4 times a week.

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