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
Reach The White Sand Dunes via a 115 km seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport. The bed & breakfast is located on Rasdu island and offers direct beachfront access.
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.