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How to get fromPhuket to Maldivesby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Phuket to Maldives by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly Phuket International Airport to Velana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane HKT - MLE
    10h 32m
    $213–704

  2. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane KBV - MLE
    10h 9m
    $308–1,548

  3. Fly Phuket International Airport to Gan International Airport

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane HKT - GAN
    15h 56m
    $237–634

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration9h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,818 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Maldives?

Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, and five other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Velana International Airport (MLE) every 4 hours.

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