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There are 5 ways to get from Maldives to Hambantota by plane or car

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  1. Fly from Velana International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MLE - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    7h 12m
    Rs 59,572–100,324

  2. Fly from Fuvahmulah Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane FVM - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    7h 57m
    Rs 32,312–90,991

  3. Fly from Gan International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Gan International Airport (GAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane GAN - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    5h 41m
    Rs 113,037–205,089

  4. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DDD - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    6h 57m
    Rs 66,008–177,158

  5. Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HDK - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    9h 12m
    Rs 46,645–145,027

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 15,086Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,002.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Maldives and Hambantota, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Maldives to Hambantota. However, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Hambantota. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gan International Airport (GAN) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Hambantota.

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