Horsburgh Island Guesthouse
Getting to Horsburgh Island Guesthouse
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 96 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
96 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Horsburgh Island Guesthouse
Horsburgh Island Guesthouse is on Goidhoo Atoll, 96 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Getting there requires a seaplane or a domestic flight. The guesthouse provides an airport shuttle service — confirm the pickup arrangement directly with the property when you book.
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 96 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Horsburgh Island Guesthouse. Settle in and start your stay.