Domestic Flight
Used for journeys to regional airports across the Maldives. An additional boat or road transfer may be required after landing.
PLAN YOUR JOURNEY
Maldives Airports
Find the airport serving your island, resort or atoll and understand the journey from Velana International Airport to your final destination.
Main Gateway
Velana International Airport
MLENorth Malé Atoll
Velana International Airport is the main international gateway to the Maldives. Most travellers continue from here by speedboat, seaplane or domestic flight.
International arrivals
Domestic terminal connections
Seaplane terminal connections
Speedboat departure points
Transfer waiting times
Arrival time considerations
From the Airport to Your Island
Seaplane
Used by many private island resorts. Seaplanes normally operate during daylight hours and schedules are coordinated with international arrivals.
Speedboat
Common for destinations near Velana International Airport and for onward transfers from regional airports.
Public Ferry
Available on selected inhabited island routes. Services are less frequent and may not connect directly with international flight times.
Plan Your Arrival Carefully
Domestic flights, seaplanes and speedboats may be affected by international arrival times, weather and operating conditions. Some journeys require an overnight stay before the onward transfer.
YOUR MALDIVES
Let MVSTAY Connect Your Journey
Tell us where you would like to stay. MVSTAY can bring together your accommodation, domestic flights, seaplanes and speedboat transfers as one connected journey.