How to get fromBusan to Maldivesby plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Busan to Maldives by plane or train

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Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Velana International Airport
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1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Velana International Airport (MLE)PUS - MLE
15h 1m
$212–422
Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gan International Airport
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Gan International Airport (GAN)PUS - GAN
22h 1m
$446–1,332
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Station
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Velana International Airport (MLE)TAE - MLE
16h 36m
$281–735
Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)PUS - FVM
18h 27m
$341–1,101
Fly Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
1. Fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)PUS - HDK
17h 27m
$361–1,201
Train to Daegu International Airport, fly to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
1. Take the train from Busan Station to Dongdaegu Station
2. Fly from Daegu International Airport (TAE) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)TAE - HDK
20h 17m
$460–1,534

Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

15Weekly Planes

14h 54mAverage Duration

$247Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Busan to Maldives.

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Distance: 6,647 km
Duration: 15h 1m

What companies run services between Busan, South Korea and Maldives?

Korean Air, China Eastern Airlines, and eight other airlines fly from Busan / Gimhae International Airport (PUS) to Velana International Airport (MLE) twice daily.

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Website: maldivian.aero

Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Velana International Airport via Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 13h 56m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $600–1,600

Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gan International Airport via Singapore Changi, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h 20m
When: Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price: $500–3,100

Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Gan International Airport via Beijing Capital, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 28h 55m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $1,000–2,500

Flights from Daegu International Airport to Velana International Airport via Shanghai Pudong

Ave. Duration: 22h 30m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $750–2,000

Flights from Daegu International Airport to Velana International Airport via Suvarnabhumi

Ave. Duration: 24h 40m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $370–1,100

Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Shanghai Pudong, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 19h 47m
When: Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $340–2,100

Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Singapore Changi, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 21h 35m
When: Tuesday to Sunday
Estimated price: $450–2,800

Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 29h 15m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $410–1,300

Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Hong Kong, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 15m
When: Wednesday
Estimated price: $410–1,400

Flights from Busan / Gimhae International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Shanghai Pudong, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 16h 40m
When: Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $360–2,300

Flights from Daegu International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Shanghai Pudong, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 25h 20m
When: Monday
Estimated price: $1,100–2,900

Flights from Daegu International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Hong Kong, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 17h 25m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $550–1,900

Flights from Daegu International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Suvarnabhumi, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 27h 30m
When: Thursday
Estimated price: $500–1,600

Flights from Daegu International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Shanghai Pudong, Colombo, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 25h 20m
When: Every day
Estimated price: $450–1,500

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Malé, Maldives(opens in a new window)

Malé is the capital and most populous city of the Maldives. With a population of 211,908 in 2022 within its administrative area and coterminous geographical area of 8.30 km2, Malé is also one of the most densely populated cities in the world. The city is geographically located in the southern edge of North Malé Atoll (Kaafu Atoll). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Malé

National Museum(Opens in a new window)

Established on the National Day of the Maldives, the first national museum of the country was opened on November 11, 1952, by the Prime Minister at the time, Mohamed Amin Didi.

Hulhumalé(Opens in a new window)

Hulhumalé or Hulhulemale (Dhivehi: ހުޅުމާލެ) is a reclaimed island located in the south of North Male Atoll, Maldives. The artificial island was reclaimed to establish a new land mass required to meet the existing and future housing, industrial and commercial development demands of the Malé region. The official settlement was inaugurated by President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom on May 12, 2004.

Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital(Opens in a new window)

The Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH) is a state-owned Multi-Speciality hospital, and one of two hospitals in Malé, Republic of Maldives. The hospital is located at the west end of Malé. The hospital is a gift from the Indian Government and is dedicated to Indira Gandhi. IGMH replaced the previous sole hospital, Central Hospital, located at the center of Malé. Central Hospital was later demolished and the location was leased to a private party by the Government to make another hospital.

Places to stay in Malé

Samann Grand(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Tourist Inn(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Somerset Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Resting View(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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