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How do I get to Niyama Private Islands Maldives from Male International Airport

With a decent choice of 134 villas and pavilions, Niyama Private Island Maldives is counted among one of the best resorts in the Maldives. The villas here come with an option of extra bedrooms as well like from 1 to 3-bedroom villas you can book if you are going in groups or extended family or you wish to have a lavish experience with your family. Along with stays, Niyama Maldives is also quite popular for its excellent dining, the resort offers 10 dining options to guests to have an enjoyable experience.

How far is Niyama from Male Airport? Niyama Private Islands Maldives is settled on the beautiful Dhaalu Atoll and is 178 km away from Male International Airport. Transfers are easy and comfortable provided you know what are the choices available, what are the charges, and the standard transfer timings? Let’s read in this article all about transfers between Male International Airport and Niyama Private Islands Maldives!

Niyama Private Islands
Niyama Private Islands, Image Credit: Niyama Private Islands

How do I get to Niyama Private Islands Maldives from Male International Airport?

Niyama Maldives is located in Olhuveli, Kudahuvadhoo Dhaalu Atoll, and is accessible from Male International Airport through the following modes of transfer. Let’s take a look!

Transfers By Seaplane

Get ready to enjoy a warm welcome from Niyama’s Airport Representative who will also be your guide for transfers. A Seaplane takes approximately 45-minute of time to cover the distance between Male International Airport and Niyama Maldives which is approximately 178 km. The transfers are chargeable and not inclusive of the room package being offered to you. You can find the charges of Seaplane here:

Seaplane Transfer Charges:

  • Adult: USD 684 for a round trip, inclusive of all taxes.
  • Child (02-11 years): USD 342 for a round trip, inclusive of all taxes
  • Infant (0-1 years): Complimentary Transfers

Seaplane Transfer Timings:

Seaplane flights are operational during daylight hours only, guests with an arrival schedule after 3:15 pm will be transferred to the resort the next day and may have to look for a stay nearby Male International Airport. Likewise for departure from Male International Airport before 9:15 am may have to leave the resort one night before and stay nearby Male Airport.

Don’t forget to make your reservation at the earliest from this page.

Transfers by Domestic Flight plus Speedboat

Guests who are looking for same-day transfers with evening flight schedules or otherwise also can choose transfers by this alternative option- domestic flight. A domestic flight takes approximately 30-minute of time to cover the distance between the required destinations (Male Airport to Dhaalu Airport). On reaching Dhaalu Airport, you will get a short transfer by Speedboat to Niyama Maldives, the time taken for this would be approximately 10-minute.

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Transfers are chargeable and exclusive of the room package. The charges are mentioned below:

Domestic Flight plus Speedboat Transfer charges:

  • Adult: USD 450 for a round trip, inclusive of all taxes
  • Child (02-11 years): USD 225 for a round trip, inclusive of all taxes
  • Infant (0-1 years): Complimentary Transfers

Note: To enjoy a smooth transfer arrangement, please get in touch with the reservation team at Niyama Maldives at the earliest or a minimum of 5 to 6 days in advance to your scheduled arrival date.

John Mathew is a travel writer and travel enthusiastic, primarily interested in how to get to any place, hotels guide, resorts guide, destination guide, and worldwide travel tips.