Jumeirah Olhahali Island
Getting to Jumeirah Olhahali Island
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 56 km · Seaplane or domestic flight
Seaplane or domestic flight
56 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Jumeirah Olhahali Island
Getting to Jumeirah Olhahali Island on Olhuhali in Kaafu Atoll means covering about 56 km from Malé (MLE): either a scenic seaplane flight of roughly 20 minutes, or a domestic flight to the nearest regional airport followed by a speedboat. Seaplanes serving Kaafu Atoll fly in daylight hours only, so late arrivals may overnight in Malé.
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 or domestic flight. Transfer onward by scenic seaplane over the atolls — roughly 56 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Jumeirah Olhahali Island. Settle in and start your stay.
Location
On the map
Olhuhali, North Male Atoll Maldives, Olhuhali