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There are 2 ways to get from Rio de Janeiro to Malé by plane

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  1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport

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    1. Fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane SDU - MLE
    22h 52m
    $728–1,920

  2. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport

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    1. Fly from Rio De Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane GIG - MLE
    22h 39m
    $652–1,802

Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration27h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$726Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,920.1 km
  • Duration: 22h 52m

What companies run services between Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Malé, Maldives?

LATAM Chile, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to Velana International Airport (MLE) 4 times a day.

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