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How to get fromMaldives to Hawaiʻi Islandby plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Maldives to Hawaiʻi Island by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Velana International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane MLE - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    31h 49m
    $940–2,281

  2. Fly Velana International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane MLE - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    34h 14m
    $760–1,976

  3. Fly Gan International Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Gan International Airport (GAN) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane GAN - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    35h 59m
    $1,066–3,210

  4. Fly Dhaalu Atoll Airport to Hilo International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Hilo International Airport (ITO)plane plane DDD - ITO
    2. Take the taxi from Hilo-Airport-ITO to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    34h 39m
    $995–2,385

  5. Fly Velana International Airport to Waimea-Kohala Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE)plane plane MLE - MUE
    2. Take the taxi from Waimea-Kohala Airport (MUE) to Hawaiʻi Islandtaxi taxi
    42h 1m
    $840–2,071

  6. Fly Gan International Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gan International Airport (GAN) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane GAN - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    38h 23m
    $936–2,805

  7. Fly Dhaalu Atoll Airport to Kona International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Kona International Airport (KOA)plane plane DDD - KOA
    2. Take the bus from Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keahole to Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Villagebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waikoloa Beach Dr @ Hilton Waikoloa Village to Hwy 200 @ Gilbert Kahele Recreation Parkbus bus
    37h 4m
    $818–2,041

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Hilo International Airport (ITO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration32h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$818Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,791.8 mi
  • Duration: 31h 49m

What companies run services between Maldives and Hawaiʻi Island, HI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Maldives to Hawaiʻi Island. However, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gan International Airport (GAN) airport, fly to Hilo International Airport (ITO), then take the taxi to Hawaiʻi Island.

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