Getting to the Maldives : Speedboat, seaplane or domestic flights
Updated August 2022
The Maldives is known for its picture-perfect islands with tropical vegetation surrounded by white sand beaches and turquoise lagoons. For many visitors, seeing the atolls from the air is a fantastic experience … however it is also possible to reach some resorts by a domestic flight from Male to a smaller airport, followed by a speedboat transfer.
Below you can see how each of the resorts we feature is reached from Male International Airport.
Call our friendly travel specialists on 01752 880880 if you have further questions about any of the resorts featured or email [email protected].
Resorts reached by Seaplane transfer
On arrival at Male airport, guests will be taken to the seaplane terminal where some of the more luxurious resorts have their own private lounge.
Seaplane transfers don’t operate after dark or in poor weather, so it may be necessary to wait in transit at the beginning or end of your holiday. Baggage for seaplane flights is strictly limited to 20kg, plus 5kg of hand luggage.
| Angsana Velavaru, South Nilandhe Atoll – 40 minute flight |
| Atmosphere Kanifushi, Lhaviyani Atoll – 30 minute flight |
| Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu, BAA Atoll – 30 minute flight |
| Constance Moofushi, South Ari Atoll – 30 minute flight |
| Filitheyo Island Resort, North Nilandhe Atoll – 35 minute flight |
| Lily Beach Resort & Spa, South Ari Atoll – 25 minute flight |
| Mirihi Island Resort, South Ari Atoll – 30 minute flight |
| Reethi Beach Resort, BAA Atoll – 35 minute flight |
| Reethi Faru, Raa Atoll – 45 minute flight (also accessible by domestic flight and speedboat transfer) |
| Soneva Fushi, Baa Atoll – 25 minute flight (also accessible by domestic flight and speedboat transfer) |
| Sun Siyam Vilu Reef, South Nilandhe Atoll – 35 minute flight |
| Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, Noonu Atoll – 45 minute flight |
| Sun Siyam Iru Veli, South Nilhandhe Atoll – 40 minute flight |
Resorts reached by Speedboat transfer
Transfers by speedboat are usually very smooth when crossing atolls but can be more choppy in the open sea. It is possible that guests will see dolphin and other marine life during their journey.
| Angsana Ihuru, North Male Atoll – 20 minutes by boat |
| Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru, North Male Atoll – 20 minutes by boat |
| Baros, North Male Atoll – 20 minutes by boat |
| Coco Bodu Hithi, North Male Atoll – 40 minutes by boat |
| Gili Lankanfushi, North Male Atoll – 20 minutes by boat |
| Makunudu Island, North Male Atoll – 50 minutes by boat |
| OBLU Nature Helengeli, North Male Atoll – 50 minutes by boat |
| OBLU Select Sangeli, North Male Atoll – 50 minutes by boat |
| OZEN Life Maadhoo, South Male Atoll – 45 minutes by boat |
| Sun Siyam Olhuveli, South Male Atoll – 45 minutes by boat |
| VARU by Atmosphere, North Male Atoll – 40 minutes by boat |
Resorts reached by domestic flight & sPEEDBOAT transfer
The domestic terminal is just a few minutes’ walk from the international terminal at Male airport. Domestic flights operate through the day and night, but may stop off at other islands en route to your destination. Baggage is restricted to 20kg of checked in luggage plus 5kg of hand luggage.
| Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, Haa Alif Atoll – 45 minute flight followed by 20 minute speedboat transfer |
| Six Senses Laamu, Laamu Atoll – 35 minute flight followed by 15 minute speedboat transfer |
| The Residence, Gaafu Alifu Atoll – 55 minute flight followed by a 10 minute speedboat transfer |
Call us on 01752 880880 or email [email protected] to discuss your next holiday to the Maldives – all our holidays are tailor-made so we can put together a suggestion including the best flights and hotels for you.
We offer fully bonded and protected holidays, whether booked with flights via our ATOL 5615 or for accommodation only holidays with our ABTA Y5401. This means you can rest assured that your Tropic Breeze holiday is safe and secure.
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