Sunrise Lagoon
Getting to Sunrise Lagoon
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 61 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
61 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Sunrise Lagoon
Sunrise Lagoon is reached by seaplane from Velana International Airport near Malé. Gaafaru Atoll sits approximately 61 km from the airport. Seaplane schedules are typically daylight-only, so plan arrivals accordingly. Confirm transfer arrangements with the guest house before travel.
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 61 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Sunrise Lagoon. Settle in and start your stay.