Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
Getting to Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 167 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
167 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Alila Kothaifaru Maldives
Alila Kothaifaru is 167 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The transfer requires a domestic flight followed by a speedboat leg. The resort provides an airport shuttle. Plan for a significant travel window on arrival and departure days, particularly if you have a connecting international flight.
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 167 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Alila Kothaifaru Maldives. Settle in and start your stay.