Amilla Maldives
Getting to Amilla Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 125 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
125 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Amilla Maldives
Amilla Maldives is 125 km from Velana International Airport. The main transfer is a seaplane, taking around 35 minutes. An alternative is a 20-minute domestic flight to Dharavandhoo followed by a 10-minute speedboat to the island. Seaplane schedules are typically daylight-only, so late-arriving flights may require an airport overnight.
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 125 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Amilla Maldives. Settle in and start your stay.