The Standard, Maldives
Getting to The Standard, Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 147 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
147 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach The Standard, Maldives
Huruvalhi Island sits 147 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Getting there requires a domestic flight followed by a speedboat transfer. The hotel runs an airport shuttle to coordinate the connection. Plan for roughly two to three hours of travel time after landing in Malé, depending on domestic flight schedules.
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 147 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at The Standard, Maldives. Settle in and start your stay.