Makunudu Island
Getting to Makunudu Island
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 41 km · Speedboat transfer
Speedboat transfer
41 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Makunudu Island
Makunudu Island is a 50-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport. The journey offers initial views of the Maldivian atolls before arriving at this intimate island hideaway in the North Malé Atoll.
Resort speedboat transfers typically run $100–250 per person round trip, booked through the resort. Confirm the fare when booking.
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.
- Speedboat transfer. Continue by speedboat across the lagoon — about 41 km, typically arranged by the resort and running day and night.
- Arrive at Makunudu Island. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.