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How to get fromRaleigh to Maléby plane, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Raleigh to Malé by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane RDU - MLE
    28h 8m
    $654–1,904

  2. Drive to Albert J. Ellis Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Raleigh to Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ)car car
    2. Fly from Albert J. Ellis Airport (OAJ) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane OAJ - MLE
    27h 43m
    $570–1,428

  3. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane GSO - MLE
    39h 3m
    $1,457–2,194

  4. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane CLT - MLE
    35h 54m
    $713–1,921

  5. Train to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Alexandriatrain train
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane IAD - MLE
    28h 3m
    $851–1,300

Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration29h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$656Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,732.6 km
  • Duration: 28h 8m

What companies run services between Raleigh, NC, USA and Malé, Maldives?

American Airlines, British Airways, and six other airlines fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 3 times a day.

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