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How to get fromMaldives to Ellaby plane, taxi, or bus

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

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  1. Fly to Hatton, taxi

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    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MLE - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi taxi
    17h 39m
    Rs 31,071–144,323

  2. 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
    18h 23m
    Rs 36,071–150,323

  3. 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 59m
    Rs 59,071–115,323

  4. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MLE - WRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Ellabus bus
    10h 34m
    Rs 40,391–91,973

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration15h 46mAverage Duration
TicketRs 19,966Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 932 km
  • Duration: 17h 39m

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 Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Ella.

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