Saima Inn
Getting to Saima Inn
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 92 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
92 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Saima Inn
Maalhos island is approximately 92 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Getting there requires either a domestic flight or seaplane. Travel times will depend on the specific connection. Guests should arrange transfer details with the property before departure, as local island guesthouses do not typically handle airport pickups the way resorts do.
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 92 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Saima Inn. Settle in and start your stay.