The Nautilus Maldives
Getting to The Nautilus Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 126 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
126 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach The Nautilus Maldives
The Nautilus Maldives sits in Baa Atoll, 126 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Getting there requires a domestic flight followed by a speedboat transfer. The resort lists an airport shuttle as a facility; confirm timing and cost with the hotel when booking.
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 126 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at The Nautilus Maldives. Settle in and start your stay.