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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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 HKT - MLE
10h 37m
$253–494
Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Velana International Airport
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1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry
3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane KBV - MLE
13h 50m
$215–579
Fly Phuket International Airport to Gan International Airport
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane HKT - GAN
15h 41m
$237–634

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

31Weekly Planes

8h 55mAverage Duration

$174Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,818 km
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Maldives?

Singapore Airlines, AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 4 times a day.

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Malé, Maldives(opens in a new window)

Malé is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022 within its administrative area and coterminous geographical area of 8.30 km2, Malé is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located in the southern edge of North Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

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