Best Ways to Reach Velaa Private Island Maldives from Male Airport

Velaa Private Island Maldives is a world famous luxury island resort, located in Noonu, Maldives. They offer luxurious Overwater Bungalows and villas with world class hospitality. To your surprise, you can also enjoy golf course within 2 miles of the island resort. Other popular activities includes tennis court, and fitness center. Velaa Island Resort and Spa offer best airport transfer facility to there. Seaplane transfer is one of the best ways to reach Velaa Private Island Maldives from Male Airport.

In this article, we have provided best tips and guide on how to get to Velaa Private Island Resort and Spa Maldives. So, let’s see!

By Seaplane Transfer from Male Airport

Male International Airport is the airport where majority of International flights lands and takes off. Seaplane transfer is only the best way to reach Velaa Private Island from Velana International Airport Male. The distance between Velana International Airport Male and Velaa Private Island is approx. 186 km.

A seaplane journey from Male Airport to Velaa Private Island cost you US$1066/adult (return rates, shared seaplane transfer). For children (below 12 years), this rate is 50% of adult rate. The seaplane journey is operated by the Trans Maldivian Airlines. This journey takes about 45 to 50 minutes.

You have to pay this charge directly to the resort separately. This airport transfer charge is not included in your hotel room / suite or overwater bungalow reservation.

No Service Time of Seaplane Transfer

Seaplane transfer is not available 24×7 from Male Airport. The operation time of seaplane transfer is between 6am to 5pm, only during day light time. If your flight is scheduled to depart prior to 9am or arrive after 3.30pm, the resort suggest you to stay overnight in Male City to adjust the schedule.

We strongly suggest you to make reservation of Overwater bungalow or villa from this website here.

Send Your Flight Details to Resort

It is advised by the resort to send your arrival and departure flight details to the resort at least 14 days in advance. This can be helpful to arrange airport transfer for your smooth holiday.

Baggage Details in Seaplane

As of now, total 25kg luggage allowed in seaplane including check-in and hand luggage (20kg per person adult check-in luggage and 5kg of hand luggage). The seaplane operator charge extra US$5.60 per 1kg. This luggage charge should be paid directly to the seaplane operating company at the terminal.

Article first published on February 7, 2020.

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