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How to get fromGeorge Town to Maldivesby plane, car ferry, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Maldives by plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Velana International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane PEN - MLE
    9h 39m
    $172–432

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Gan International Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane PEN - GAN
    11h 48m
    $226–632

  3. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Velana International Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane AOR - MLE
    11h 12m
    $227–663

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,997.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Maldives?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Velana International Airport (MLE) every 4 hours.

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