Biosphere Inn
Getting to Biosphere Inn
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 116 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
116 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Biosphere Inn
Dharavandhoo island is about 116 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The journey requires a domestic flight or seaplane. The hotel runs a free airport shuttle, so transfer costs from the island airstrip are covered. Confirm pick-up timing with the property before you travel.
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 116 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Biosphere Inn. Settle in and start your stay.