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There is 1 way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Malé by taxi or plane

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1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane CMB - MLE
4h 23m
$289–413

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

56Weekly Planes

1h 30mAverage Duration

$86Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nuwara Eliya to Malé.

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Distance: 933.7 km
Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka and Malé, Maldives?

There is no direct connection from Nuwara Eliya to Malé. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Velana International Airport, then take the ferry to Male.

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