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How to get fromMaldives to Durbanby plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Maldives to Durban by plane or bus

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  1. Fly Velana International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

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    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane MLE - DUR
    19h 40m
    R 5,744–16,296

  2. Fly Velana International Airport to Pietermaritzburg, bus

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane plane MLE - PZB
    2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus bus
    21h 36m
    R 6,109–17,476

  3. Fly Dhaalu Atoll Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane DDD - DUR
    20h 40m
    R 8,936–23,615

  4. Fly Kulhudhuffushi Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane HDK - DUR
    21h
    R 8,323–25,551

  5. Fly Fuvahmulah Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Fly from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane FVM - DUR
    21h 15m
    R 5,933–15,586

  6. Fly Gan International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

    1. Fly from Gan International Airport (GAN) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane plane GAN - DUR
    23h 39m
    R 10,659–32,775

Velana International Airport (MLE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration19h 15mAverage Duration
TicketR 5,867Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,910.6 km
  • Duration: 19h 40m

What companies run services between Maldives and Durban, South Africa?

Emirates, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) every 4 hours.

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