Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Getting to Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 174 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
174 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is around 174 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The transfer is a 45-minute seaplane flight operated by Trans Maldivian Airways, with daily departures running roughly between 6 AM and 4 PM. Arrival and departure times need to align with this window when booking flights.
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 174 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.