RIJ Hulhumalé
Getting to RIJ Hulhumalé
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 4 km · Airport taxi (road link)
Airport taxi (road link)
4 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach RIJ Hulhumalé
RIJ Hulhumalé is on Hulhumalé in Kaafu Atoll, about 4 km from Velana International Airport (MLE) on neighbouring Hulhulé — a short taxi along the road link, with no bridge or boat involved. Airport buses run between Hulhumalé and the airport too.
An airport taxi is inexpensive — typically MVR 60–100 (about $4–8) on the fixed fares, taking 10–20 minutes; the public airport shuttle bus costs even less. No ferry or speedboat is needed — the islands are connected to the airport by road.
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.
- Airport taxi (road link). A short taxi ride along the road link from the airport — about 4 km, no boat needed.
- Arrive at RIJ Hulhumalé. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.