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How to get fromMalé to Karumbaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Malé to Karumba by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Normanton, bus

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    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Normanton (NTN)plane plane MLE - NTN
    2. Take the bus from Normanton to Karumbabus bus
    32h 31m
    $975–2,736

  2. Fly to Mount Isa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Mount Isa Airport (ISA)plane plane MLE - ISA
    2. Drive from Mount Isa Airport (ISA) to Karumbacar car
    28h 1m
    $1,290–3,341

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Normanton (NTN) flights

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Duration28h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$917Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,867.2 km
  • Duration: 32h 31m

What companies run services between Malé, Maldives and Karumba, QLD, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Malé to Karumba. However, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Normanton (NTN), walk to Normanton, then take the bus to Karumba. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Mount Isa Airport (ISA), then drive to Karumba.

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