Maldives

How to Get to Dhigali Maldives from Male International Airport

Dhigali Maldives is one of the resort names that pop up in our minds while thinking of having a luxury holiday in a worldly paradise destination. It is love at first sight with spectacular views of the picturesque tropical island paradise surrounded by crystal clear waters and white sand beaches. This premium all-inclusive luxury resort is located on a scenic private island to the North of Raa Atoll.

It provides a rich collection of 180 villas- on the beach and overwaters as well, with plenty of entertaining options, where one can have an unforgettable experience. Since it’s an island resort, it is not enough to just reach the Maldives international airport. Learn more about how to reach this 5-star resort, in the later sections of the article.

Dhigali Maldives
Dhigali Maldives, Photo Credit: Dhigali Maldives

By Seaplane transfer from Male Airport:

There are two options to reach this beautiful resort. You can also choose either the seaplane transfer or the domestic flight and speedboat service. For Seaplane transport, there is a seaplane terminal located at Male International Airport. The seaplane journey takes 40 minutes directly to the resort.

By Domestic Flight + Speedboat from Male Airport:

Your first checkpoint will be Male International Airport in the Maldives- 156 km from Raa Atoll. As you go through the immigration checks upon arrival, your bungalow reservations will come in handy. Next, you walk towards the domestic flight terminal for the flight taking you to Dharavandhoo. A speedboat transfer follows the flight journey. This total journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes to reach Dhigali Maldives

The per-person charges roundtrip for Seaplane and Domestic flight route until 26 December are:

  • Adult: USD 390 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • Child (2 – 11): USD 205 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • Infant (0 – 2): Complimentary.

The return charges for the same route from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2022 are:

  • Adult: USD 440 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • Child (2 – 11): USD 235 (inclusive of all taxes)
  • Infant (0 – 2): Complimentary.

To make a reservation for this island resort with great price, visit this page here.

Additional Transfer Information:

Please note the seaplane transfer timing for arrivals at Male International Airport is from 6 am to 3 pm and for departures, it’s 9 am to 7 pm. You must keep in mind the baggage restrictions for the domestic flight, which allows you 20kg plus a handbag allowance of up to 5 kgs.

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.