NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort
Getting to NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 97 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
97 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort
Kudarah Atoll is 97 km from Velana International Airport in Male. The transfer uses either a seaplane or a domestic flight, and the resort has an airport shuttle service. Journey times vary by transfer type — confirm the exact schedule and cost with the property 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 97 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at NH Maldives Kuda Rah Resort. Settle in and start your stay.