Ocean Waves Inn
Getting to Ocean Waves Inn
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 61 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
61 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Ocean Waves Inn
Ocean Waves Inn is on Gaafaru Atoll, approximately 61 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Transfers run by seaplane or domestic flight. Travel time will depend on which option applies to your booking, so confirm the specifics with the property when you reserve.
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 61 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Ocean Waves Inn. Settle in and start your stay.