One the Island
Getting to One the Island
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 140 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
140 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach One the Island
One the Island is on Naifaru, approximately 140 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Reaching it requires a domestic flight and then a speedboat transfer. The property has an airport shuttle service. Journey times will vary depending on flight schedules, so allow time for connections.
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 140 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at One the Island. Settle in and start your stay.