Airports near Maafushi
MLE・VAM・DDD・LMV・MUM
What airports are closest to Maafushi?
Velana International Airport (MLE) is the nearest gateway to Maafushi, lying just 27.9 km away, with shared speedboats reaching the island in approximately 45 minutes. Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM) is situated in a neighboring city 89.0 km from Maafushi and typically requires a multi-hour boat or combined flight transfer of around 4 hours. Muli Airport (MUM) is located 114.9 km away, necessitating a long-distance private boat transfer that can take over 5 hours. The more distant Dhaalu Airport (DDD) lies 156.3 km away, with private transit options usually exceeding 3 hours of travel time. Finally, Madivaru Airport (LMV) is the furthest at 169.2 km, requiring significant planning for a maritime journey often lasting 4 to 5 hours to reach the city center. and book hotels in Maafushi
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Airports near Maafushi: MLE, VAM, DDD, LMV and MUM.
Airports Near Maafushi: Key Information
Number of airports in Maafushi
0
Closest airport to the city center
Velana International Airport (MLE)
Distance
27.9 km
Fastest arrival time
30 minutes - 45 minutes
Airport with the cheapest transport
Velana International Airport (MLE)
Compare domestic and international airports near Maafushi.
Velana International Airport
Distance: 27.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Airport Taxi to Malé Ferry Terminal
20 minutes - 30 minutes
MVR 10-15
Comfort
Public Bus to Malé
Cheapest
30 minutes - 45 minutes
MVR 2-5
Budget
Shared Speedboat Transfer
Fastest
30 minutes - 45 minutes
USD 20-50
Balanced
Villa International Airport Maamigili
Distance: 89 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Resort/Guesthouse Speedboat Transfer
Fastest
3 hours - 5 hours
USD 150-300
Comfort
Local Taxi to Maamigili Pier
Cheapest
15 minutes - 20 minutes
USD 5-10
Balanced
Dhaalu Airport
Distance: 156.3 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Private Boat Charter
Fastest
3 hours - 4 hours
USD 300-500
Comfort
Local Taxi to Pier
Cheapest
20 minutes - 30 minutes
USD 5-10
Balanced
Madivaru Airport
Distance: 169.2 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Private Boat Transfer
Fastest
4 hours - 5 hours
USD 350-600
Comfort
Local Taxi
Cheapest
15 minutes - 20 minutes
USD 5-10
Balanced
Muli Airport
Distance: 114.9 km
Transport option
Est. duration
Est. fare
Features/best for
Private Boat Transfer
Fastest
4 hours - 6 hours
USD 300-600
Comfort
Local Taxi
Cheapest
15 minutes - 25 minutes
USD 5-10
Balanced
Compare 5 airports near Maafushi
Airport Guide
Compare 5 airports near Maafushi
For the vast majority of travelers, Velana International Airport (MLE) is the only logical gateway to Maafushi. Located on a neighboring island in the Greater Malé Region, it is the primary international hub. All other airports, such as Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM), Dhaalu Airport (DDD), Madivaru Airport (LMV), and Muli Airport (MUM), are located in neighboring cities and islands, primarily serving domestic routes. These remote airports are not in Maafushi and require complex, costly, and lengthy multi-leg transfers via private boat or domestic flight to reach the island. Choosing these smaller airports is generally discouraged unless your final destination is specifically in those remote atolls. Travelers should prioritize Velana International Airport for its direct connectivity, frequent shared speedboat options, and reasonable transit pricing. Always pre-arrange transfers with your guesthouse to ensure a seamless arrival, as last-minute logistics in the Maldives can be both difficult and expensive.
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Hotels near Maafushi airport
Breakfast
Very Good235 Reviews
Maafushi|0.56km from city center
Amazing Stay at Arena Beach Hotel
Beautiful beach vibes with a clean, hotel-allocated beach front long beach with refreshing dring service. and an infinity pool with stunning sunset views. Rooms are clean with sea view, with basic amenities with daily water, tea/ coffee, and towels are provided.Special thanks to Abishek from HK he was very attentive he acknowledges my request and resolved very quickly as my bathroom faucet was leaking.
Food & Drinks: Wide buffet & à la carte options at affordable prices, with non-alcoholic beverages. Dinner with live music made evenings extra special.
Sisha option was also a alternative choice as island not serving alcohol.
Breakfast buffet was good healthy choice with friendly service staff specially Hasan ali (friendly and professional man) Abash attentive and prompt service.Hasim/mahmood and one indian lady from Lucknow( good recommendation and suggestive selling) Nightlife & Activities: Relaxing and charming nightlife. Night vibes was really amazing dining ambience is same as five star resort level.
Water sports like stingrays and sharks snorkelling and Sandbank full days tours were unforgettable.
Reservations cheking and checkout processes was little tired For guests on long journeys who arrive early at the airport (e.g., 9:00 AM) but have transfers to the island only at 13:00, consider providing alternative options such as a comfortable lounge, refreshments, or earlier boat transfers. Waiting 4+ hours after a long 9-hour flight can be tiring, so small adjustments would greatly improve guest experience.
Special thanks to BERLIN as he is only senior label staff who always asked feedback with friendly manner and engage to guest relation service.provided all the information needed about our stay including chekin check out process make everything smooth and easy.
Value for money: Excellent. A beautiful island stay you won't forget!FromUS$73
Very Good366 Reviews
Maafushi|0.54km from city center
The hotel was lovely, but what was most beautiful were the people at the hotel. They were all so welcoming and friendly and went above and beyond to make my stay a memorable one. The gentleman that made my room up everyday whilst I was there, Mohir, was always polite and respectful and was always happy to get me water bottle refills. He also occasionally made-up the room with special and unique decor which was a lovely surprise when done. Absolutely loved that! Then the lovely young lady on pool/restaurant duty, Neema, was an absolute delight! She was friendly and easy to talk too and I had a great time getting to know her too. The restaurant also had staff that were always courteous and friendly with me. In particular, Jowel, went above and beyond to ensure that I was always happy with the food and drinks (especially coffee refills) and ensured that my gluten-free diet was always accommodated. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would go back in a heart beat! The location of the hotel is pretty convenient too. Especially for beach lovers wanting to swim at bikini beach and the infinity pool is the best way to end the day with sunset watching. It was an unforgettable stay!FromUS$80
Very Good42 Reviews
Maafushi|0.32km from city center
It was beyond our expectation. We were upgraded to Dakani, which was a good deal. The room was big. The service was provided by a black guy who added taige. It was very nice. Children had to pay an extra 30 USD per day. We booked at a very cheap price of 500 RMB/day. The free upgrade felt like we made 1 million. We were very lucky because the speedboat from Maafushi back to the airport was indeed 15 USD/person. There was a sign at the entrance of the hotel. Maafushi was really fun. Going out to sea to snorkel with sharks was a life of vogue. The best way to explore Maldives is to go to a residential island + a resort island. By the way, the Furawasi that we went to later was really beautiful. The sea view was the most beautiful in Furawasi among the three islands in Maldives I have been to. It was a super tricolor sea!FromUS$64
Very Good164 Reviews
Maafushi|0.5km from city center
friendly attitude every time we met. The room was spotless, comfortable, and very pleasant to stay in. One of the highlights was definitely the breakfast — fresh, delicious, and with a great variety to start the day perfectly. Overall, it was a wonderful experience and I would happily stay here again!FromUS$111
Good102 Reviews
Maafushi|0.45km from city center
The room was clean and a reasonable size, bathroom was adequate, bed was a good size and comfortable. Good balcony with a sea view. The location is perfect right on the bikini beach. The reception was unmaned and check-in takes place at another Kaani hotel which is less than 100 metres away. The reception was efficient friendly and helpful. The breakfast also took place at the sister hotel, unfortunately the breakfast was poor.
Maafushi itself has lost the local island feel dominated by hotels but that does mean there are plenty of restaurants and mocktail options.
As a local island no alcohol is available on the island but there is a floating bar if you get desperate for a few beers but probably only worth it if you are desperateFromUS$69
Family friendly
Very Good48 Reviews
Maafushi|0.46km from city center
Immediately about the minus. The refrigerator didn't work, although it can be seen as new. It was offered to use the refrigerator at the bottom of the hotel.
The hotel provides lying on request, in fact there are unpleasant nuances, on the beach you either don 't find or provide others for which local traders ask you to buy a cocktail. There is a TV in the room, but there is nothing to watch it, just a couple of local channels. TV is not smart that is strange for a 21-year hotel.
The rest is fine! The staff is very trying. Everything is new around.
Maafushi itself is not the best option to spend a full holiday on it. But it will be perfectly suited as a transit point between the islands or if it is necessary to wait for something in this country budgetally.Very Good36 Reviews
Maafushi|0.51km from city center
Residing in the hotel 2 nights, the hotel liked, there is all necessary, the price-quality ratio) breakfast is quite normal) staff very responsive brought, took baggage, quickly solved questions, organized transfer boat, beach close)Very Good28 Reviews
Maafushi|0.51km from city center
The room is very cost-effective, the boss is very good, we did not bring enough cash, the husband's visa card expired again, the boss helped us find a way to change cash, really touched.FromUS$39
Amazing44 Reviews
Maafushi|0.37km from city center
Wonderful hotel. Spacious room, nothing extra. Special thanks for the quality of the pillows, you fall asleep literally as soon as you put your head on it. Soft comfortable bed. Breakfast is prepared practically in front of you. Very tasty. I especially liked the tuna with coconut flakes. The hotel territory is small, but it looks atmospheric. The staff is friendly, helpful. At night I wanted to drink tea with sweets, despite the late time of day, they accompanied me and showed me the store 😅🤌. You need to understand that this is not a luxury hotel, but I was pleasantly surprised by the comfort and atmosphere.FromUS$105
Very Good18 Reviews
Maafushi|0.38km from city center
We asked the proprietress to make an appointment for the speedboat to pick up the plane. After getting off the plane, there was a bunch of pick-up people downstairs who found the pick-up person on our island. After the people went to the pier, they paid the boater $15 per person. It seemed that the price was reduced. When we came back later, the proprietress asked us to collect $20 for one person. You can also call yourself to book the return trip, it is $15 per person.
The boat went to Male Island to pick up some people, and then went to Mafuji Island. The pier found a hotel to pick up people, and they would pick up the hotel with a car like Sanjuzi.
The proprietress will greet you at the door, take off your shoes and enter, the ground is very clean
The room is dry and wet, the toilet lid will fall off and smash the back, and it is still the same if I change it. Later, I found a way to fix the lid myself.
The next day, I made an appointment to swim with the shark. It was very exciting. Someone helped to shoot the video. $50, as well as a light meal and water.
The proprietress needs to pay the handling fee for paying with WeChat. At first, she thought it was a tax. Later, she learned that it was a handling fee. You can pay in cash without handling fee.
Restaurant cooking is better, you can eat, the price is not expensive5 star
Amazing23 Reviews
Maafushi|0.32km from city center
Before leaving China, we contacted the manager of the hotel. He arranged for staff to pick us up at the airport and helped us buy speedboat tickets for 20 US dollars each. At the dock, the staff used a cart to carry all our luggage to the room upstairs. The service was thoughtful and enthusiastic. The room was large, the supplies were very new, and the living was very comfortable. There were 4 kinds of breakfast every morning, you could choose one or combine two breakfasts. The service staff was very responsive and enthusiastic. We were worried that there would not be enough water on the island and we needed to buy mineral water with US dollars, but the hotel provided unlimited drinking water. We were worried that there might be a lot of mosquitoes on the island. We communicated with the manager before checking in and asked him to spray insecticide in advance. There were no mosquitoes in the room. But be careful to turn off the bathroom light when you go to sleep, otherwise the mosquitoes outside will enter from the entrance of the bathroom. We chose to eat breakfast in the room, which avoided mosquitoes outside. There is a clothes drying rack outside the room. The roof is made of wood and is very unique. It rained every night and was sunny during the days we were here. The room is surrounded by residents and is very quiet, unlike the popular hotels that play rock music all day long. It is 10 minutes away from the beach and 10 minutes away from the pier. Overall, I am very satisfied. The owner is very enthusiastic and often chats with us to help us solve temporary difficulties.FromUS$82
0 Reviews
Maafushi|0.42km from city center
Located in Maafushi, Velana Beach Hotel is a great base to explore the city from.This property is home to a restaurant. The in-house cafe is the perfect place to hang out.At this guest house, you'll also find facilities including a garden and library. For extra convenience, currency exchange and luggage storage are available at the property as well.Parking is available at the property.FromUS$60
Very Good32 Reviews
Maafushi|0.37km from city center
The room has a small balcony, which is convenient for drying clothes and smoking! From booking the boat ticket to leaving, the service of the boss and the staff is very good! You can contact the hotel to help book the speedboat ticket! After getting off the plane, there was a staff holding a sign ”maafushi” and you should pay attention to it. I just didn't pay attention and looked for the airport receptionist for a long time. Someone took us to the island by speedboat after leaving the airport. When we arrived on the island, the hotel staff was waiting for us. Put our luggage on the three-wheeled vehicle and dragged us to the hotel in a very cool way! Personally, I think the hotels on the inhabited islands are all the same. Even the two best ones on the island are the same. This white shell is relatively cheap! The location is also very good!FromUS$50
5 Reviews
Maafushi|0.1km from city center
Nice staff , nice location . But needs some improvements in amenities and cleanlinessFromUS$52
Good12 Reviews
Maafushi|0.54km from city center
The breakfast is plentiful, the room is large, the bed is comfortable, there is an oversized balcony, you can see the sea, the bath water is enough, very good, the waiter will help you when you see the suitcase.FromUS$60
FAQs
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Which airport is the closest to Maafushi?
The nearest airport to Maafushi is Velana International Airport (MLE), about 27.9 km away.Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM) (89 km), Dhaalu Airport (DDD) (156.3 km), Madivaru Airport (LMV) (169.2 km) and Muli Airport (MUM) (114.9 km).
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How long does it take to get from Maafushi to the airport?
Getting from Maafushi to Velana International Airport (MLE) takes about 30 minutes - 45 minutes.
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How do I get to Maafushi?
We recommend flying into Velana International Airport (MLE), which is approximately 27.9 km away. The fastest mode of transportation is Shared Speedboat Transfer, reaching downtown in about 30 minutes - 45 minutes.
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How many airports does Maafushi have?
Maafushi has 5 airports: Velana International Airport (MLE), Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM), Dhaalu Airport (DDD), Madivaru Airport (LMV) and Muli Airport (MUM).