There are 2 ways to get from Srilanka to Maldives by car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive, fly to Velana International Airport
best- Drive from Srilanka to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car
- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane IXB - MLE
8h 6m$209–563Drive, fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport
- Drive from Srilanka to Bagdogra Airport (IXB)car
- Fly from Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane IXB - DDD
20h 1m$238–712
Bagdogra Airport (IXB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Srilanka to Maldives is to drive and fly which costs $200 - $600 and takes 8h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Srilanka to Maldives is to drive and fly which takes 8h 6m and costs $200 - $600.
The distance between Srilanka and Maldives is 3025 km.
It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Srilanka to Maldives, including transfers.
Maldives is 45 min behind Srilanka. It is currently 9:47 PM in Srilanka and 9:02 PM in Maldives.
There are 317+ hotels available in Maldives.
What companies run services between Srilanka, Province 1, Nepal and Maldives?
There is no direct connection from Srilanka to Maldives. However, you can drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `. Alternatively, you can drive to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) airport then fly to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD).
- Website
- maldivian.aero
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Hyderabad, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Delhi, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230–700
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Mumbai, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–750
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport via Madras, Kochi, Velana International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $240–700
- Website
- goindigo.in
Flights from Bagdogra Airport to Velana International Airport via Hyderabad
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $200–550
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