Maldives

How to Get to Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat from Male International Airport

With mesmerizing surroundings and extraordinary villas, Thelu Veliga Retreat is an excellent vacation destination for all, especially for the island and water lovers. This beautiful property is built in the South Ari Atoll and flaunts its splendorous house reef and magical surroundings. You get a choice of about 30 villas here. Villas at Thelu Veliga Retreat can be divided into two major categories- 10 beach villas and 20 water villas.

How to Get to Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat? Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat is located 90 km away from Male International Airport. The transport arrangements are offered by the resort via a Seaplane. There is also an alternative transport option for guests with evening international arrival schedules. In the coming sections, we have covered all the transfer-related information for the ease of travelers and guests of Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat. So, let’s see!

Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat
Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat, Image Credit: Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat

Located to the southwest of the Male capital at a 90 km distance, Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat is accessible by a Seaplane and Domestic Flight. You can connect with the resort for Seaplane booking as per your flight schedules. The booking of transport is to be done separately. Let’s read about the available modes of transfer from Male International Airport.

Seaplane Transfers

A Seaplane takes 35-40 minutes of time to cover the given distance which is 90 km approx. distance between Male International Airport and Drift Thelu Veliga Retreat in the South Ari Atoll. Seaplane is the default mode of transfer for all guests with arrival schedules complying with Seaplane transfer timings.

Seaplane flights are operational only during the daytime and can be booked for flights reaching Male International Airport before 15:00 hours. The transfer charges of Seaplane are not included in the room rate. Here is the detail:

Seaplane Transfer Charges till October 2022:

Return Transfer by Seaplane for an individual cost: USD US$ 376.00 per person (inclusive of GST)

Domestic Flight Transfer

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Alternatively, Drift Thelu Veliga also offers transfers by a domestic flight. This mode of transport is suitable for guests with international flight schedules in the evening or early morning. You can connect with the dedicated team at Drift Thelu Veliga for arrangements. Transfer charges apply, please get in touch with the team for updated prices.

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Note: Getting in touch with the reservation team of the resort at a minimum of 3-4 days’ time of your arrival schedule is suggested for smooth transfer arrangements. Do keep your flight info (arrival & departure) handy while sharing the details.

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.