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How to get fromMalé to Cairoby plane or train

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There are 2 ways to get from Malé to Cairo by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Cairo International Airport

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    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane MLE - CAI
    12h 22m
    $262–493

  2. Fly to Alexandria, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Alexandria (ALY)plane plane MLE - ALY
    2. Take the train from Alexandria to Cairotrain train
    16h 17m
    $252–787

Velana International Airport (MLE) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$189Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,303.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

What companies run services between Malé, Maldives and Cairo, Egypt?

Saudia, Emirates, and five other airlines fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) every 4 hours.

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