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How to get fromMalaysia to Maldivesby plane, bus, taxi, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Malaysia to Maldives by plane, bus, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane KBR - MLE
    7h 24m
    $226–807

  2. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane KUL - MLE
    8h 27m
    $143–390

  3. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SIN - MLE
    8h 10m
    $196–440

  4. Fly from Senai International Airport

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane JHB - MLE
    9h 15m
    $183–324

  5. Fly from Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane PEN - MLE
    9h 37m
    $152–472

  6. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kota Bharu to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane TGG - MLE
    9h 15m
    $324–799

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration8h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$224Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,208.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Maldives?

Malaysia Airlines, Scoot Tigerair, and two other airlines fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Velana International Airport (MLE) once daily.

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