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How to get fromMaldives to Srilankaby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Maldives to Srilanka by plane or car

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  1. Fly 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
    18h 27m
    $187–562

  2. Fly 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
    21h 57m
    $337–926

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration18h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,015.5 km
  • Duration: 18h 27m

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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