OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
Getting to OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 95 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
95 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort
OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru is on Maafushivaru Island in the South Ari Atoll, approximately 95 km from Malé. Transfer is by seaplane from Velana International Airport, with the flight taking around 25 minutes. The seaplane journey itself gives a clear view of the atoll geography before landing.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
The journey
Step by step
- Fly to Malé. Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives' main international gateway, served by direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Seaplane transfer. Transfer onward by scenic seaplane over the atolls — roughly 95 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort. Settle in and start your stay.