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

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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 Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    6h 5m
    Rs 48,371–143,122

  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 Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    7h 3m
    Rs 50,871–146,322

  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 Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    8h 2m
    Rs 55,571–151,322

  4. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MLE - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    9h 45m
    Rs 50,571–142,322

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3hAverage Duration
TicketRs 46,711Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Maldives and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Maldives to Nuwara Eliya. 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 Nuwara Eliya. 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 Nuwara Eliya.

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