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How to get fromMalé to Srilankaby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Malé to Srilanka by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Bagdogra Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MLE - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    19h 52m
    $207–562

  2. Fly to Purnea Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane MLE - PXN
    2. Drive from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Srilankacar car
    19h 22m
    $397–1,126

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,015.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 52m

What companies run services between Malé, Maldives and Srilanka, Province 1, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Malé to Srilanka. However, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Srilanka. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Purnea Airport (PXN), then drive to Srilanka.

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