Arriving in the Maldives is just the beginning of an unforgettable journey. Most international flights land at Malé’s Velana International Airport (MLE), with some flights also arriving at Gan International Airport (GAN) in the southern atolls. Once you’re here, reaching your resort is a seamless, well-coordinated experience, with several transfer options tailored to the location of your stay.

For resorts close to Malé, typically within a 40-minute range, speedboats are the preferred mode of transport, offering a convenient and scenic ride directly from the airport. If your resort is located further away in a more remote atoll, transfers are arranged either by seaplane or a combination of domestic flight and speedboat. Seaplanes provide stunning aerial views, giving you a breathtaking glimpse of the Maldives from above, while domestic flights followed by short boat rides are common for resorts located in distant atolls, such as Addu and Northern Resorts.

Each transfer option ensures you’ll be captivated by the beauty of the Maldives from the very start, whether you’re gliding across turquoise waters by boat or soaring above the islands by plane.