Banana Residence
Getting to Banana Residence
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 60 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
60 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Banana Residence
Banana Residence is reached by seaplane from Malé, covering roughly 60 km to Rasdhoo island in Rasdhoo Atoll. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only, so plan connecting flights accordingly. The island's location in a small atoll puts it at a genuine remove from the capital.
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 60 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Banana Residence. Settle in and start your stay.