LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
Getting to LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 104 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
104 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas
LUX South Ari Atoll is 104 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The resort uses seaplane or domestic flight transfers. An airport shuttle service is available. Given the distance, guests should expect to factor transfer time into arrival and departure planning, as seaplane schedules are weather-dependent.
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 104 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas. Settle in and start your stay.