How to get fromRecife to Maldivesby plane or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Recife to Maldives by plane or bus

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Fly Recife International Airport to Velana International Airport
best
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane REC - MLE
28h 13m
$852–2,603
Fly Recife International Airport to Dhaalu Atoll Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Dhaalu Atoll Airport (DDD)plane REC - DDD
33h 53m
$751–1,902
Fly Recife International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)plane REC - HDK
31h 53m
$1,001–3,102
Bus to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport, fly to Velana International Airport
1. Take the bus from Recife - TIP to Terminal Rodoviário de João Pessoabus
2. Fly from Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA) to Velana International Airport (MLE)plane JPA - MLE
32h 5m
$1,021–2,941
Fly Recife International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)plane REC - FVM
38h 38m
$851–2,202
Fly Recife International Airport to Gan International Airport
1. Fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Gan International Airport (GAN)plane REC - GAN
35h 32m
$976–2,533

Recife International Airport (REC) to Velana International Airport (MLE) flights

14Weekly Planes

28h 23mAverage Duration

$864Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Recife to Maldives.

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Distance: 12,123.1 km
Duration: 28h 13m

What companies run services between Recife, Brazil and Maldives?

Iberia, Qatar Airways, and three other airlines fly from Recife International Airport (REC) to Velana International Airport (MLE) twice daily.

Airlines

Website: maldivian.aero

Flights from Recife International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Madrid, Doha, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 42h 30m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,100

Flights from Recife International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Madrid, Abu Dhabi, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 29h 40m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–3,100

Flights from Recife International Airport to Kulhudhuffushi Airport via Madrid, Dubai, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 29h 40m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,200–3,100

Flights from Recife International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Madrid, Doha, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 38h 35m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $950–2,900

Flights from Recife International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Porto, Vienna, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 36h 25m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $850–2,200

Flights from Recife International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Porto, Istanbul, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 36h 25m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,100–2,900

Flights from Recife International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Madrid, Abu Dhabi, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 37h 20m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,100–2,800

Flights from Recife International Airport to Fuvahmulah Airport via Madrid, Dubai, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 40h 47m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price: $950–2,900

Flights from Recife International Airport to Gan International Airport via Madrid, Doha, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 35h 15m
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,000–3,200

Flights from Recife International Airport to Gan International Airport via Porto, Vienna, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 33h 5m
When: Friday
Estimated price: $950–2,500

Flights from Recife International Airport to Gan International Airport via Madrid, Abu Dhabi, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 34h
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–3,200

Flights from Recife International Airport to Gan International Airport via Madrid, Dubai, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 34h
When: Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price: $1,300–3,200

Flights from Recife International Airport to Gan International Airport via Porto, Istanbul, Velana International Airport

Ave. Duration: 37h 45m
When: Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price: $1,300–3,200

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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)

8.3Very Good

Tourist Inn(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

The Somerset Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Resting View(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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