Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island
Getting to Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 89 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
89 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island
The resort is on its own island approximately 89 km from Velana International Airport in Malé, reached by seaplane. The resort arranges the airport shuttle connection. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only, so factor that into any flight booking, particularly for late arrivals or early departures.
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 89 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island. Settle in and start your stay.