There are 5 ways to get from Zambia to Maldives by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Lusaka to Velana International Airport
best- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane LUN - MLE
14h 49m$482–1,338Drive to Lubumbashi International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport
cheapest- Drive from Chingola to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)car
- Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane FBM - MLE
17h 9m$353–983Fly Ndola to Velana International Airport
- Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane NLA - MLE
16h 12m$492–1,413Fly Lusaka to Dhaalu Atoll Airport
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane LUN - DDD
18h 14m$471–1,237Fly Lusaka to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
- Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane LUN - HDK
20h 34m$631–2,037
Lusaka (LUN) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zambia to Maldives is to drive and fly which costs $350 - $1,000 and takes 17h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Zambia to Maldives is to fly which takes 14h 49m and costs $480 - $1,400.
The distance between Zambia and Maldives is 5446 km.
It takes approximately 14h 49m to get from Zambia to Maldives, including transfers.
Maldives is 3h ahead of Zambia. It is currently 1:05 PM in Zambia and 4:05 PM in Maldives.
There are 321+ hotels available in Maldives.
What companies run services between Zambia and Maldives?
Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Flydubai fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Velana International Airport (MLE) twice daily.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Lusaka to Velana International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–1,500
Flights from Lubumbashi International Airport to Velana International Airport via Addis Ababa, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $470–1,600
Flights from Ndola to Velana International Airport via Lusaka, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,600
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