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How to get fromMatara to Maldivesby taxi or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Matara to Maldives by taxi or plane

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  1. Taxi, fly to Velana International Airport

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    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane plane CMB - MLE
    3h 53m
    $243–418

  2. Taxi, fly to Gan International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Matara to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane plane CMB - GAN
    4h 7m
    $507–978

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 962.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Matara, Sri Lanka and Maldives?

There is no direct connection from Matara to Maldives. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Velana International Airport (MLE), walk to Domestic Terminal, then take the bus to Fehires Park `. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Gan International Airport (GAN), then take the taxi to Hithadhoo.

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