Airports near Gulhi
MLE・DDD・VAM・LMV・MUM
What airports are closest to Gulhi?
The primary gateway for most visitors is Velana International Airport (MLE), which sits just 22.12 km from Gulhi and offers reachability via a direct speedboat transfer in approximately 25 minutes. Travelers arriving at Dhaalu Airport (DDD) face a significant distance of 162.25 km, typically requiring an extensive boat journey of 3 hours or more. Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM) is situated 94.09 km away, with private transit taking roughly 2.5 hours. Those landing at Madivaru Airport (LMV) are 163.87 km from the center, necessitating a long transfer of 4 hours. Finally, Muli Airport (MUM) is located 120.28 km away, involving a travel time of approximately 3.5 hours by boat. and book hotels in Gulhi
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Airports near Gulhi: MLE, DDD, VAM, LMV and MUM.
Airports Near Gulhi: Key Information
Number of airports in Gulhi
0
Closest airport to the city center
Velana International Airport (MLE)
Distance
22.1 km
Fastest arrival time
25 minutes - 35 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Velana International Airport (MLE)
Compare domestic and international airports near Gulhi.
Velana International Airport
Distance: 22.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Public airport ferry
Cheapest
1 hour 40 minutes - 2 hours
USD 2-3
Budget
Scheduled speedboat
Fastest
25 minutes - 35 minutes
USD 25-35
Balanced
Private speedboat charter
25 minutes - 30 minutes
USD 170
Comfort
Dhaalu Airport
Distance: 162.3 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Resort speedboat transfer
3 hours - 4 hours
Comfort
Domestic ferry connection
Cheapest
8 hours - 10 hours
Budget
Private sea transfer
Fastest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours 20 minutes
Balanced
Villa International Airport Maamigili
Distance: 94.1 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Resort shared speedboat
3 hours - 4 hours
Comfort
Local atoll ferry
Cheapest
10 hours - 12 hours
Budget
Private speedboat
Fastest
2 hours 30 minutes - 3 hours
Balanced
Madivaru Airport
Distance: 163.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Scheduled resort speedboat
5 hours - 6 hours
Comfort
Public ferry network
Cheapest
12 hours - 14 hours
Budget
Chartered speed transfer
Fastest
4 hours - 5 hours
Balanced
Muli Airport
Distance: 120.3 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Island transfer boat
4 hours - 5 hours
Comfort
Public inter-atoll ferry
Cheapest
10 hours - 15 hours
Budget
Private speedboat service
Fastest
3 hours 20 minutes - 4 hours
Balanced
Compare 5 airports near Gulhi
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Gulhi
For the vast majority of travelers, Velana International Airport (MLE) is the only logical gateway to Gulhi. It is the only airport located within a reasonable range of the capital and the island, offering a mature infrastructure of direct speedboats and affordable public ferries. The other four airports, including Dhaalu Airport (DDD), Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM), Madivaru Airport (LMV), and Muli Airport (MUM), are all located in distant atolls and serve neighboring cities or local regions rather than the South Malé Atoll area where Gulhi is situated. Attempting to use these regional airports would require a complex series of domestic flights and lengthy, expensive private boat charters. We strongly recommend booking flights directly into MLE to take advantage of the convenient, daily speedboat transfers that connect directly to Gulhi’s harbor. Always confirm your boat transfer ahead of time, especially if arriving on a Friday when public ferry services may be suspended.
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Hotels near Gulhi airport
Breakfast
Very Good54 Reviews
Gulhi|0.09km from city center
A wonderful hotel, with a delicious restaurant, and extremely friendly staff who are always ready to help. A big plus is the free sunbeds and umbrellas on the bikini beach. We were very pleased with our stay.FromUS$40
Great15 Reviews
Gulhi|0.12km from city center
The hotel has a perfect location, the best on the island: it is in 10 meters only from the beautiful main entry to the bikini beach. The beach is so big and clean! Umbrellas are for an additional fee but there's no need in them cause you can sit wherever you want under the tree.
I had a cosy room with a balcony, on the second floor. In the room, you have everything you need: an air conditioner, a kettle, a fridge, lots of lights, towels etc. Cleaning is upon request. Wifi was good.
The staff is extremely friendly and polite, always ready to help, they helped me so many times with different questions, the kindest people!!
A team of divers live at the hotel and leads excursions for guests from the whole island. Snorkeling with them was the best experience in my life! I've seen colorful fish, big sharks, dolphins, and even a sea turtle.
For breakfast, you have a choice between continental and maldivian breakfasts, I personally loved the last one, it was delicious. Always fresh fruits and juice before breakfast.
Sometimes in the evening, the hotel prepares barbecue dinner with fresh fish from the sea and with traditional music, such an authentic experience!
There are several restaurants on the island to have dinner, including the hotel restaurant. They're more or less of the same quality and price, liked local food there.
Gulhi is very calm and tiny island, just 30 min on the boat from Male island. (The transfer to Gulhi from the airport costs $25.) There were not many tourists on the island, when I stayed. No noise at night at all, so if you're looking for calmness, this is probably the better choice for you than Maafushi. Also it feels safe if you're a female solo traveler.
For me, everything was just perfect, loved the place, the food, the beach, the excursions. I think the guesthouse is the best price/quality option on the island.
Thanks so much❤️FromUS$80
Great89 Reviews
Gulhi|0.12km from city center
It's a hotel similar to a B&B, with no hot water. In tropical regions, the lack of hot water doesn't have a big impact, but girls should be careful. There was no toothbrush (luckily I brought it with me), but fortunately it's not far from the beach, so it's okay.FromUS$14
Very Good0 Reviews
Gulhi|0.09km from city center
The HudhuVeli Inn is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. Visitors to Gulhi will find that the HudhuVeli Inn is a fantastic accommodation choice. Velana International Airport is the closest major transportation option, approximately 22km away. Velana International Airport is approximately 22km away by road. This hotel is located near many of Gulhi's attractions including Masjid Al-Nasru, Gulhi Beach and Kuda Gulhi. In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. For those driving themselves, parking is provided on site. Very Good239 Reviews
Gulhi|0.02km from city center
The Sandy Heaven Maldives is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Sandy Heaven Maldives offers a pleasant stay in Gulhi for those traveling for business or leisure. In terms of transportation, Velana International Airport is approximately 22km away. Traveling to and from the airport is easy with Velana International Airport located approximately 22km away. Seeing Gulhi's sights from this hotel is easy with Masjid Al-Nasru, Gulhi Sunset Point (#Darkgreenadventures) and Gulhi all close by. In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Gulhi hotel features parking on site. Family friendly
Very Good59 Reviews
Gulhi|0.08km from city center
Excellent hotel with top-notch service. I stayed in a suite and was impressed with the amenities: slippers, shower caps, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, shower gel, a shaving kit, hairdryer, iron, and they even brought an extra blanket – I really appreciated that! The sea view was stunning, and everything felt new and clean. We also tried the Balinese massage at the spa, which was amazing – the girls did a fantastic job! We didn't want to leave; we loved everything: the beach, the food, and the friendly atmosphere. We visited 5 islands and only stayed one day here, deciding to take a trip to Gili. We didn't want to leave, and if we could redo our trip, we would allocate more days for this hotel. It felt just like home, thank you! And most importantly, there's a bikini beach, which was a welcome relief from having to wear clothes all the time. Highly recommend!!!!FromUS$61
Outstanding7 Reviews
Gulhi|0.11km from city center
この価格で、ビーチまで３０秒の距離という立地とホスピタリティはすばらしいです。FromUS$106
Very Good54 Reviews
Gulhi|0.09km from city center
A wonderful hotel, with a delicious restaurant, and extremely friendly staff who are always ready to help. A big plus is the free sunbeds and umbrellas on the bikini beach. We were very pleased with our stay.FromUS$40
Great89 Reviews
Gulhi|0.12km from city center
It's a hotel similar to a B&B, with no hot water. In tropical regions, the lack of hot water doesn't have a big impact, but girls should be careful. There was no toothbrush (luckily I brought it with me), but fortunately it's not far from the beach, so it's okay.FromUS$14
Great15 Reviews
Gulhi|0.12km from city center
The hotel has a perfect location, the best on the island: it is in 10 meters only from the beautiful main entry to the bikini beach. The beach is so big and clean! Umbrellas are for an additional fee but there's no need in them cause you can sit wherever you want under the tree.
I had a cosy room with a balcony, on the second floor. In the room, you have everything you need: an air conditioner, a kettle, a fridge, lots of lights, towels etc. Cleaning is upon request. Wifi was good.
The staff is extremely friendly and polite, always ready to help, they helped me so many times with different questions, the kindest people!!
A team of divers live at the hotel and leads excursions for guests from the whole island. Snorkeling with them was the best experience in my life! I've seen colorful fish, big sharks, dolphins, and even a sea turtle.
For breakfast, you have a choice between continental and maldivian breakfasts, I personally loved the last one, it was delicious. Always fresh fruits and juice before breakfast.
Sometimes in the evening, the hotel prepares barbecue dinner with fresh fish from the sea and with traditional music, such an authentic experience!
There are several restaurants on the island to have dinner, including the hotel restaurant. They're more or less of the same quality and price, liked local food there.
Gulhi is very calm and tiny island, just 30 min on the boat from Male island. (The transfer to Gulhi from the airport costs $25.) There were not many tourists on the island, when I stayed. No noise at night at all, so if you're looking for calmness, this is probably the better choice for you than Maafushi. Also it feels safe if you're a female solo traveler.
For me, everything was just perfect, loved the place, the food, the beach, the excursions. I think the guesthouse is the best price/quality option on the island.
Thanks so much❤️FromUS$80
5 star
Very Good20 Reviews
Gulhi|0.1km from city center
Very close to Bikini Beach, you can just walk downstairs to the beach. From the second-floor rooms, you can enjoy sea views right from your bed. Bikini Beach on the island is beautiful, and there are some small fish to see while snorkeling, including lionfish. In the evenings, you can even spot sharks at the jetty.FromUS$59
Very Good74 Reviews
Gulhi|0.14km from city center
Our stay at Avyanna Gulhi Beach Hotel was a wonderful experience for our family. The hotel is very suitable for families and has a calm, welcoming atmosphere. It was especially nice to stay in a place where children feel comfortable and relaxed.
All the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and always smiling, which made our stay even more enjoyable. They really made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived.
The cleanliness was excellent truly 10/10. Everything was very well maintained and tidy.
Overall, we had a lovely family stay and would happily recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Gulhi, especially families.FromUS$42
4 Reviews
Gulhi|0.08km from city center
Comfortable location - close to the bikini beach, excellent view from the balcony, a smart-tv and terrace, a careful and responsive manager. Of the minor downsides: not the most stable wi-fi, poor quality towels, no free drinking water. Breakfast is the most commonFromUS$53
Good242 Reviews
Gulhi|0.14km from city center
The Premier Beach is at the blue sea with a beach with a bikini beach, where a lying will be fixed for you throughout your stay. Staff met directly at the harbor and carried to the hotel. The administrator brought welcome coconut juice. Fast filled up the documents and settled in the room. A great room with everything for a comfortable rest. Food in the hotel I liked, especially tuna and pizza soup. There is a volleyball playground on the beach, you can rent a scooter. I would like to express my gratitude to the Nepalese staff of the Premier Beach Hotel. I recommend this hotel for visiting!FromUS$41
Very Good59 Reviews
Gulhi|0.08km from city center
Excellent hotel with top-notch service. I stayed in a suite and was impressed with the amenities: slippers, shower caps, toothbrushes, soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, shower gel, a shaving kit, hairdryer, iron, and they even brought an extra blanket – I really appreciated that! The sea view was stunning, and everything felt new and clean. We also tried the Balinese massage at the spa, which was amazing – the girls did a fantastic job! We didn't want to leave; we loved everything: the beach, the food, and the friendly atmosphere. We visited 5 islands and only stayed one day here, deciding to take a trip to Gili. We didn't want to leave, and if we could redo our trip, we would allocate more days for this hotel. It felt just like home, thank you! And most importantly, there's a bikini beach, which was a welcome relief from having to wear clothes all the time. Highly recommend!!!!FromUS$61
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Gulhi?
The nearest airport to Gulhi is Velana International Airport (MLE), about 22.1 km away.Dhaalu Airport (DDD) (162.3 km), Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM) (94.1 km), Madivaru Airport (LMV) (163.9 km) and Muli Airport (MUM) (120.3 km).
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How long does it take to get from Gulhi to the airport?
Getting from Gulhi to Velana International Airport (MLE) takes about 25 minutes - 35 minutes.
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How do I get to Gulhi?
We recommend flying into Velana International Airport (MLE), which is approximately 22.1 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Scheduled speedboat, reaching downtown in about 25 minutes - 35 minutes.
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How many airports does Gulhi have?
Gulhi has 5 airports: Velana International Airport (MLE), Dhaalu Airport (DDD), Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM), Madivaru Airport (LMV) and Muli Airport (MUM).