Makunudu Island
Getting to Makunudu Island
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 41 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
41 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Makunudu Island
Makunudu Island is approximately 41 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Access is by seaplane transfer, with the official website also referencing a roughly 45-minute speedboat journey. Seaplane departures are daylight-dependent, so late-arriving flights may require an overnight stay in Malé before heading out. An airport shuttle service is available at extra charge.
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 41 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Makunudu Island. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.