Nirili villa
Getting to Nirili villa
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 35 km · Public ferry or shared speedboat
Public ferry or shared speedboat
35 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Nirili villa
Nirili Villa sits on Dhiffushi island, about 35 km from Velana International Airport. The journey is by public ferry or shared speedboat. Neither option is private transfer, so factor in schedules when planning arrival and departure times. Confirm current ferry or speedboat timings with the property before you travel.
The public ferry costs only a few dollars but runs on set days; a shared speedboat is typically $25–50 per person one way. The guesthouse usually arranges the speedboat — confirm days and fare.
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.
- Public ferry or shared speedboat. Continue by shared speedboat from Malé or the airport, or by public ferry on the days it runs — about 35 km. The property can usually book the speedboat; boats run to a timetable, so check the last departure if you land late.
- Arrive at Nirili villa. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.