Maldives Airport Transfer Cost for All Island Resorts and Hotels [2026-2027 Guide]

Maldives Airport Transfer Costs by Island Resort & Guesthouse

Most international flights arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé. Below is the updated breakdown of airport transfers for private resorts and local island guesthouses, including shared seaplanes, scheduled domestic flights, and speedboats. Unless otherwise specified, luxury resort rates are round-trip, while local island transit is noted per direction.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Dhaalu Atoll

Shared Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 45 minutes)

  • Adult (Age 12+): USD 745 – USD 820 (round-trip, inclusive of taxes)
  • Child (Age 2–11.99): USD 450 – USD 495 (round-trip, inclusive of taxes)
  • Infant (Below 2 years): Complimentary
  • Baggage Allowance: 25 kg per guest (20 kg checked luggage + 5 kg carry-on)
  • Operational Window: Daylight flights only (approx. 6:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

JOALI Maldives Raa Atoll

Shared Luxury Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 40–45 minutes)

  • Adult (Age 12+): USD 1,350 round-trip
  • Child (Age 2–11.99): USD 675 – USD 750 round-trip
  • Infant (Below 2 years): Complimentary (seated on lap)
  • Private Charter Option: Available upon request (approx. USD 8,800 per one-way flight for up to 8 passengers)

Sirru Fen Fushi Private Lagoon Resort Shaviyani Atoll

Option 1: Shared Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 55 minutes)

  • Adult (Age 12+): USD 680 – USD 695 round-trip
  • Child (Age 2–11.99): USD 400 – USD 450 round-trip
  • Infant (Below 2 years): Complimentary

Option 2: Domestic Flight + Speedboat

  • Route: Domestic flight from Malé to Hanimaadhoo/Funadhoo (50 mins) + resort speedboat (50 mins)
  • Adult (Age 12+): USD 1,600 round-trip
  • Child (Age 2–11.99): USD 960 round-trip

Velaa Private Island Noonu Atoll

Custom Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 50 minutes)

  • Adult (Age 12+): USD 1,035 – USD 1,150 round-trip (inclusive of taxes)
  • Child (Age 2–11.99): USD 518 – USD 575 round-trip
  • Infant (Below 2 years): Complimentary
  • Private Customized Charter: Approx. USD 9,500 – USD 10,500 per leg

Dhigali Maldives Raa Atoll

Shared Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 45 minutes)

  • Adult (Age 12+): USD 490 – USD 520 round-trip (inclusive of taxes)
  • Child (Age 2–11.99): USD 410 – USD 430 round-trip
  • Infant (Below 2 years): Complimentary

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Vaavu Atoll

Option 1: Speedboat Transfer (Approx. 75 minutes)

  • Adult (Age 12+): USD 250 round-trip (inclusive of taxes)
  • Child (Age 2–11): USD 125 round-trip
  • Infant (Age 0–1): Complimentary

Option 2: Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 25 minutes)

  • Adult (Age 12+): USD 450 – USD 480 round-trip (inclusive of taxes)
  • Child (Age 2–11): USD 225 – USD 240 round-trip
  • Infant (Age 0–1): Complimentary

You & Me Maldives Raa Atoll

Option 1: Shared Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 45 minutes)

  • Per Adult / Person: USD 470 – USD 505 round-trip

Option 2: Domestic Flight + Speedboat Transfer

  • Per Adult / Person: USD 270 – USD 310 round-trip
  • Duration: 30-minute domestic flight to Ifuru Airport + 20-minute speedboat ride

Reethi Faru, Bio Luxury Resort Raa Atoll

Option 1: Shared Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 45 minutes)

  • Adult: USD 500 – USD 540 round-trip
  • Child (Age 2–11.99): USD 300 – USD 330 round-trip
  • Infant (Below 2 years): Complimentary

Option 2: Domestic Flight + Speedboat

  • Route: 20-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport + 45-minute speedboat
  • Adult: USD 350 – USD 380 round-trip
  • Child: USD 175 – USD 190 round-trip
  • Infant: Complimentary

Adaaran Select Meedhupparu Raa Atoll

Option 1: Shared Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 45 minutes)

  • Adult (Age 12+): USD 400 – USD 430 round-trip
  • Child (Age 2–11.99): USD 200 – USD 215 round-trip
  • Infant (Below 2 years): Complimentary

Option 2: Domestic Flight + Speedboat / Dhoni

  • Route: 20-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo + 40-minute boat transfer
  • Adult: USD 295 – USD 320 round-trip
  • Child: USD 150 – USD 165 round-trip

Plumeria Maldives Thinadhoo Island, Vaavu Atoll

Option 1: Scheduled Speedboat Transfer (Approx. 75–90 minutes)

  • Adult: USD 130 – USD 140 per person, one-way (~USD 260 – 280 round-trip)
  • Child (Age 5–11.99): USD 65 – USD 70 per child, one-way
  • Infant (Age 0–4.99): Free of charge

Option 2: Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 25 minutes)

  • Per Person (Round-Trip): USD 600 – USD 650

Sabba Summer Suite Fodhdhoo Island, Noonu Atoll

Scheduled Direct Speedboat

  • Per Person (One-Way): USD 225 – USD 250
  • Transit Duration: Approx. 2.5 to 3 hours depending on sea conditions
  • Alternative Route: Domestic flight from Malé to Ifuru/Maafaru Airport followed by a local speed launch

Holiday Haven Ukulhas Ukulhas Island, Alif Alif Atoll

Scheduled Speedboat (Approx. 90 minutes)

  • Adult / Child: USD 50 – USD 60 per person, one-way

Private Chartered Speedboat (Approx. 60 minutes)

  • One-Way Trip (up to 24 pax): USD 600 per boat
  • Round-Trip (up to 24 pax): USD 1,200 per boat

Seaplane Transfer (Approx. 20 minutes)

  • Adult: USD 220 one-way / USD 365 – USD 400 round-trip
  • Child (Age 2–12): USD 130 one-way / USD 220 round-trip
  • Infant: Complimentary

Island Vista Inn Ukulhas Ukulhas Island, Alif Alif Atoll

Shared Scheduled Speedboat

  • Cost: USD 50 – USD 60 per person, one-way
  • Schedules: Twice daily departures from Malé Airport / Jetty

Public MTCC Ferry (Approx. 4 hours)

  • Schedule: Malé to Ukulhas (Sun, Tue, Thu); Ukulhas to Malé (Sat, Mon, Wed)
  • Fare: Approx. USD 3.50 – USD 5.00 per passenger

Private Speed Launch

  • One-Way: USD 300 (capacity up to 9 pax)
  • Round-Trip: USD 600 (capacity up to 9 pax)

Ukulhas Villa Ukulhas Island, Alif Alif Atoll

Island Speedboat Transfer

  • Scheduled Speedboat: USD 50 – USD 60 per person, one-way (approx. 90 minutes from airport jetty)
  • Local MTCC Ferry: USD 3.50 – USD 5.00 per person (departing from Villingili Ferry Terminal)

Koimala Beach Ukulhas Ukulhas Island, Alif Alif Atoll

Island Speedboat Transfer

  • Scheduled Speedboat: USD 50 – USD 60 per person, one-way
  • Seaplane Transfer: Approx. USD 365 – USD 400 round-trip (drops at nearby platform + short boat ride)

Leaf Fish Guesthouse Keyodhoo Island, Vaavu Atoll

Scheduled Speedboat

  • Transfer Rate: USD 60 – USD 70 per person, one-way
  • Transfer Duration: Approx. 90 to 110 minutes
  • Departures: Direct daily boats between Malé / Airport and Keyodhoo

Island Break Fulidhoo Island, Vaavu Atoll

Scheduled Speedboat

  • Transfer Rate: USD 45 – USD 55 per person, one-way (approx. 70 minutes)
  • Public Ferry: Approx. USD 4.00 one-way (3.5 hours, runs on designated weekdays)

Marina Sunset View Maldives Maafushi Island, South Malé Atoll

Scheduled Speedboat

  • Transfer Rate: USD 25 – USD 30 per person, one-way
  • Duration: Approx. 30 minutes from Malé Airport
  • Public Ferry: Approx. USD 2.00 one-way (90 minutes from Malé)

Island Host Velidhoo Island, Noonu Atoll

Transit Options

  • Direct Scheduled Speedboat: Approx. USD 65 – USD 85 per person, one-way (approx. 3 hours)
  • Domestic Flight: Domestic flight from Malé (VIA) to Maafaru Airport (NMF) at approx. USD 240 – USD 320 round-trip, plus local boat connection

Sun and Water Relax Funadhoo Island, Shaviyani Atoll

Domestic Flight Transfer

  • Route: Domestic flight from Malé (VIA) to Funadhoo Airport (FND)
  • Estimated Rate: USD 260 – USD 340 per adult round-trip
  • Island Transfer: 5-minute taxi/car transfer from Funadhoo Airport to the guesthouse

Veyo Retreat Veymandoo Island, Thaa Atoll

Domestic Flight + Speedboat

  • Domestic Flight: Malé (VIA) to Thimarafushi Airport (TMF) at approx. USD 300 – USD 400 round-trip
  • Speedboat Connection: 15-minute speed launch between Thimarafushi and Veymandoo (approx. USD 20 – USD 30 per person)

Ekefaru Inn Viligili / Villingili Island, Gaafu Alifu Atoll

Domestic Flight Transfer

  • Route: Domestic flight from Malé (VIA) to Kooddoo Airport (GKK)
  • Estimated Rate: USD 380 – USD 480 per adult round-trip
  • Island Transfer: 5-minute car taxi or local ferry ride between Kooddoo and Viligili island

Waadhee Inn Vashafaru Island, Haa Alif Atoll

Domestic Flight + Boat Transfer

  • Route: Domestic flight from Malé (VIA) to Hanimaadhoo Airport (HAQ)
  • Estimated Rate: USD 320 – USD 420 per adult round-trip
  • Boat Connection: 20-minute speedboat or traditional dhoni transfer from Hanimaadhoo to Vashafaru Island (approx. USD 30 – USD 50 per person)