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
Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is situated 88 km from Male International Airport. Access to the island is provided by a seaplane transfer, offering a unique perspective of the Maldivian archipelago during your journey.
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.