Sunrise Beach
Getting to Sunrise Beach
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 28 km · Public ferry or shared speedboat
Public ferry or shared speedboat
28 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Sunrise Beach
Maafushi is 28 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The standard transfer is by public ferry or shared speedboat. Journey times vary by vessel and schedule. The guest house also runs an airport shuttle service, which is worth arranging in advance to avoid coordinating transfers on arrival.
The public ferry costs only a few dollars but runs on set days; a shared speedboat is typically $25–50 per person one way. The guesthouse usually arranges the speedboat — confirm days and fare.
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.
- Public ferry or shared speedboat. Continue by speedboat across the lagoon — about 28 km, typically arranged by the resort and running day and night.
- Arrive at Sunrise Beach. Settle in and start your stay.