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There are 4 ways to get from Maldives to Ella by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MLE - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi taxi
    7h 4m
    Rs 66,072–154,326

  2. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MLE - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Ellataxi taxi
    9h 2m
    Rs 61,072–145,326

  3. Fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MLE - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi taxi
    7h 49m
    Rs 71,072–160,326

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MLE - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Ellataxi taxi
    8h 34m
    Rs 76,072–165,326

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3hAverage Duration
TicketRs 55,664Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Maldives to Ella.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 932 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Maldives and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Maldives to Ella. However, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Ella. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Batticaloa Airport (BTC), then take the taxi to Ella.

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