How to Get to Emerald Maldives from Male International Airport [2025 Guide]

Elegant Emerald Maldives is the ultimate dream hideaway from the chaotic routine of life. Allow yourself to feel pampered with a completely isolated experience and services that offer a pleasurable holiday full of fantasy and exciting activities. Embraced with an unequaled range of adventures, luxury, and services, Emerald is ideal for both couples looking for romance and families in search of an overall experience.

Soak your senses in the aroma, flavors, and taste of international cuisine at the Aqua Restaurant and the Beach Club Grill. Can’t wait to get there and wondering how to get there? Let us see how to reach Emerald from Male Airport.

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

By Seaplane Transfer from Male Airport (40 Min. Duration)

To reach Emerald Maldives from Male Airport, a seaplane transfer is organized by the resort. To avail of this facility, visitors need to pay an extra charge. It takes 40 minutes to reach Emerald Maldives from Male International Airport.

If you are planning to choose seaplane transfer, please note Seaplane transfer facility is available during the daytime only. Please keep the resort informed about your travel schedule in advance prior to your arrival.

Let’s take a look at the Seaplane Transfer Rates, the charges are as follows, until 23 December 2026:

  • Adult: USD 590 for a round trip (inclusive of all taxes).
  • Kids (aged between 2-12 years): USD 360 per kid for a round trip (inclusive of all taxes).
  • Infant (0-1 years): No charges.

Don’t forget to make your reservation from our partner page here to get the best deals.

Emerald Maldives
Emerald Maldives

By Domestic Flight + Speedboat Transfer from Male Airport

Emerald Maldives can also be reached by domestic Flight transfer of 35 minutes from Male International Airport, followed by a speedboat transfer of 25 minutes. An amazing journey of approximately 1 hour, please note down the charges.

The charges are as follows, until 23 December 2026:

  • Adults: USD 610 per person (inclusive of all taxes).
  • Children (aged 2-12 years): USD 380 per child (inclusive of all taxes).
  • Infants less than 1 year get Complimentary transfer.

Don’t forget to make your reservation from our partner page here to get the best deals.

Also checkout another island resort:
How to Get to Vakkaru Maldives from Male International Airport [2025 Guide]

Luggage Information

The Seaplane charges include luggage allowance. One person can carry a permitted weight of 20kg for check-in luggage and 3 kg for hand luggage. The maximum weight for any bag cannot be more than 32kg. Any weight in excess of the permissible limit is charged at US$5.00 per kg plus applicable taxes to be paid directly at the check-in counter. Please note Excess Baggage Fee is subject to change without any prior notification by the service provider.