Nova Maldives
Getting to Nova Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 97 km · Seaplane or domestic flight
Seaplane or domestic flight
97 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Nova Maldives
Getting to Nova Maldives on Male in South Ari Atoll means covering about 97 km from Malé (MLE): either a scenic seaplane flight of roughly 30 minutes, or a domestic flight to the nearest regional airport followed by a speedboat. Seaplanes serving South Ari Atoll fly in daylight hours only, so late arrivals may overnight in Malé.
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 or domestic flight. 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 Nova Maldives. Settle in and start your stay.
Location
On the map
Kaneeru Villa 3rd Floor, Male