W Maldives
Getting to W Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 82 km · Seaplane or domestic flight
Seaplane or domestic flight
82 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach W Maldives
Getting to W Maldives on Fesdu Island in North Ari Atoll means covering about 82 km from Malé (MLE): either a scenic seaplane flight of roughly 25 minutes, or a domestic flight to the nearest regional airport followed by a speedboat. Seaplanes serving North Ari Atoll fly in daylight hours only, so late arrivals may overnight in Malé.
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 or domestic flight. Transfer onward by scenic seaplane over the atolls — roughly 82 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at W Maldives. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.
Location
On the map
Fesdu Island North Ari Atoll, Fesdu Island