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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
    $213–414

  2. 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
    $257–684

  3. Ferry, ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Kong Ka Pier, Krabiferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane KBV - MLE
    13h 40m
    $403–1,572

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration9hAverage Duration
Ticket$190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,818 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Maldives?

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

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