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How to get fromMaldives to Srilankaby plane or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Maldives to Srilanka by plane or car

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  1. Fly Velana International Airport to Bagdogra Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane MLE - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    11h 37m
    $187–562

  2. Fly Velana International Airport to Purnea Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Purnea Airport (PXN)plane plane MLE - PXN
    2. Drive from Purnea Airport (PXN) to Srilankacar car
    14h 42m
    $327–926

  3. Fly Dhaalu Atoll Airport to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane DDD - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    12h 27m
    $290–772

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration14h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$186Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,015.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 37m

What companies run services between Maldives and Srilanka, Province 1, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Maldives to Srilanka. However, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB), then drive to Srilanka. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Purnea Airport (PXN), then drive to Srilanka.

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