OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
Getting to OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 95 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
95 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
OUTRIGGER Maafushivaru is approximately 95 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The transfer runs by seaplane or domestic flight depending on the routing. The resort provides a shuttle service for the final leg. Confirm which transfer type your booking includes, as journey times differ significantly between the two options.
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 95 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort. Settle in and start your stay.