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How to get fromMaldives to Penangby plane or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Maldives to Penang by plane or tram

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  1. Fly Velana International Airport to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MLE - PEN
    8h 45m
    RM 601–1,904

  2. Fly Dhaalu Atoll Airport to Penang International Airport

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    1. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DDD - PEN
    9h 40m
    RM 550–1,800

  3. Fly Velana International Airport to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane MLE - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Tasek Gelugortram tram
    11h 34m
    RM 772–2,349

  4. Fly Kulhudhuffushi Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HDK - PEN
    8h 40m
    RM 700–2,500

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration6h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRM 630Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,967.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 45m

What companies run services between Maldives and Penang, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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