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How to get fromMalé to Abu Dhabiby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Malé to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane MLE - AUH
    7h 7m
    AED 953–1,508

  2. Fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane MLE - SHJ
    2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 21m
    AED 893–2,162

  3. Fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane MLE - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    9h 52m
    AED 1,003–1,908

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 1mAverage Duration
TicketAED 800Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,056.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Malé, Maldives and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Etihad, IndiGo Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) 4 times a day.

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