What is the cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Maldives?

The cheapest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Maldives is to taxi and fly which costs $280 - $420 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Maldives?

The fastest way to get from Nuwara Eliya to Maldives is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $280 - $420.

How far is it from Nuwara Eliya to Maldives?

The distance between Nuwara Eliya and Maldives is 938 km.

How long does it take to get from Nuwara Eliya to Maldives?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Nuwara Eliya to Maldives, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nuwara Eliya and Maldives?

Maldives is 30 min behind Nuwara Eliya. It is currently 6:35 AM in Nuwara Eliya and 6:05 AM in Maldives.

Where can I stay near Maldives?

There are 310+ hotels available in Maldives.

Nuwara Eliya to Maldives - 2 ways to travel via taxi, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Nuwara Eliya to Maldives by taxi or plane

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Taxi, fly to Velana International Airport
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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 30m
$288–411
Taxi, fly to Gan International Airport
1. Take the taxi from Nuwara Eliya to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi
2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane CMB - GAN
4h 45m
$442–831

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

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1h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 938 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Nuwara Eliya to Maldives. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Gan International Airport (GAN), then take the taxi to Hithadhoo.

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