Balma Beach Inn
Getting to Balma Beach Inn
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 145 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
145 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Balma Beach Inn
Reaching Nilandhoo requires a domestic flight from Velana International Airport in Malé, followed by a speedboat transfer. The total distance is around 145 km. The airport access score for the area is 1.6 out of 5, so travellers should plan for a journey of several hours and confirm schedules with the property before arrival.
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 145 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Balma Beach Inn. Settle in and start your stay.