There are 6 ways to get from Maldives to Male Airport (MLE) by ferry, bus, taxi, rideshare, or plane
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Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Male to Velana International Airportferry Airport Express
10 min$1Bus
- Take the bus from Tow Yard to Velana Domestic Terminalbus R3
14 min$1Taxi
- Take the taxi from Malé to Male Airport (MLE)taxi 4.8 km
7 min$10–13Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Malé to Male-MLE4.8 km
7 minFly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport
- Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane DDD - MLE
45 min$35–280Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport
- Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane HDK - MLE
55 min$195–205
Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maldives to Male Airport (MLE) is to bus which costs $1 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from Maldives to Male Airport (MLE) is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $10 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tow Yard and arriving at Velana Domestic Terminal. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.
Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Male and arriving at Velana International Airport. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Maldives and Male Airport (MLE) is 2 km.
The best way to get from Maldives to Male Airport (MLE) without a car is to ferry which takes 10 min and costs $1.
The ferry from Male to Velana International Airport takes 10 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Maldives to Male Airport (MLE) bus services, operated by MTCC, depart from Tow Yard station.
The best way to get from Maldives to Male Airport (MLE) is to bus which takes 14 min and costs $1. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $35 - $280 and takes 45 min.
The quickest flight from Dhaalu Atoll Airport Airport to Velana International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 45 min.
What companies run services between Maldives and Male Airport (MLE), Maldives?
MTCC operates a ferry from Male to Velana International Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MTCC operates a bus from Tow Yard to Velana Domestic Terminal hourly. Tickets cost $1 and the journey takes 14 min.
- Website
- mantaair.mv
Flights from Dhaalu Atoll Airport to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- maldivian.aero
Flights from Kulhudhuffushi Airport to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $195–205
- Phone
- 1650
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTCC
Bus from Tow Yard to Velana Domestic Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- MTCC
- Phone
- 1650
- [email protected]
- Website
- MTCC
Ferry from Male to Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- MTCC
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More Questions & Answers
Maldives to Male Airport (MLE) bus services, operated by MTCC, arrive at Velana Domestic Terminal station.
Manta Air offers flights from Dhaalu Atoll Airport Airport to Velana International Airport Airport.
There are 308+ hotels available in Male Airport (MLE).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Maldives and Male Airport (MLE). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.