Medhufushi Island Resort
Getting to Medhufushi Island Resort
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 145 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
145 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Medhufushi Island Resort
Medhufushi Island Resort is 145 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The quickest transfer is a 35-minute seaplane. A speedboat alternative takes around 2.5 hours. Seaplane schedules are daylight-only, so plan arrivals and departures accordingly and book the transfer when you reserve the room.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
The journey
Step by step
- Fly to Malé. Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives' main international gateway, served by direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Seaplane transfer. Transfer onward by scenic seaplane over the atolls — roughly 145 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Medhufushi Island Resort. Settle in and start your stay.