There are 4 ways to get from Maldives to Nuwara Eliya by plane, taxi, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Hatton (NUF)plane MLE - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
6h 5mRs 38,371–103,121Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Kandy (KDW)plane MLE - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
7h 4mRs 42,571–108,821Fly to Sigiriya Airport, taxi
- Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane MLE - GIU
- Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi
8h 32mRs 44,571–111,321Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus
- Fly from Velana International Airport (MLE) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane MLE - WRZ
- Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliyabus
12h 9mRs 38,571–112,721
Velana International Airport (MLE) to Hatton (NUF) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maldives to Nuwara Eliya is to fly and bus which costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 120000 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Maldives to Nuwara Eliya is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 5m and costs Rs. 38000 - Rs. 110000.
The distance between Maldives and Nuwara Eliya is 882 km.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Maldives to Nuwara Eliya, including transfers.
Nuwara Eliya is 30 min ahead of Maldives. It is currently 13:36 in Maldives and 14:06 in Nuwara Eliya.
There are 957+ hotels available in Nuwara Eliya.
What companies run services between Maldives and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Maldives to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Velana International Airport, walk to Velana International Airport (MLE) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Velana International Airport to Hatton via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–100,000
Flights from Velana International Airport to Kandy via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–100,000
Flights from Velana International Airport to Sigiriya Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 36,000–100,000
Flights from Velana International Airport to Weerawila International Airport via Colombo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 37,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- National Transport Commission
Bus from Tissamaharama to Nuwara Eliya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 500–1,050
- Website
- National Transport Commission
- Schedules at
- NTC Schedules
- Standard
- Rs 500–560
- Semi Lux
- Rs 600–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,500
- Seater
- Rs 1,020–1,050
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,300–11,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- +94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- kandy-taxi.business.site
Taxi Dambulla
- Phone
- +94 76 36 05 437
- Website
- taxidambulla.wordpress.com
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