Dhigali Maldives
Getting to Dhigali Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 156 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
156 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Dhigali Maldives
Dhigali Maldives is about 156 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Guests can reach it by seaplane — Trans Maldivian Airways flies daily between 9 AM and 3 PM, with the transfer taking around 45 minutes — or by a combination of domestic flight and speedboat. The resort arranges airport transfers.
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 156 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Dhigali Maldives. Settle in and start your stay.