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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
    19h 52m
    $187–492

  2. Fly Dhaalu Atoll Airport to Bagdogra Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD) to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)plane plane DDD - IXB
    2. Drive from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Srilankacar car
    20h 12m
    $182–469

  3. 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
    19h 22m
    $367–976

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$180Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Maldives to Srilanka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,015.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 52m

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 fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) then drive to Srilanka.

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