The White Sand Dunes
Getting to The White Sand Dunes
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 115 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
115 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach The White Sand Dunes
The White Sand Dunes is in Rasdu Atoll, approximately 115 km from Velana International Airport in Male. Getting there requires a seaplane or domestic flight. Once on the island, the hotel runs its own airport shuttle. Travel time will depend on which transfer mode is arranged at 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 115 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at The White Sand Dunes. Settle in and start your stay.