Manta Reserve
Getting to Manta Reserve
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 115 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
115 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Manta Reserve
Manta Reserve is reached by seaplane from Velana International Airport, roughly 115 km away. The seaplane flight brings you to Maalhos in the Maldivian atolls. Seaplane schedules are typically tied to daylight hours, so plan arrival and departure times accordingly when booking.
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 115 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Manta Reserve. Settle in and start your stay.