Dusit Thani Maldives
Getting to Dusit Thani Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 123 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
123 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Dusit Thani Maldives
Dusit Thani Maldives sits on Mudhdhoo Island, 123 km from Velana International Airport in Male. Reaching the resort requires a domestic flight to the nearest local airport, then a speedboat transfer. Plan for this two-stage journey when scheduling arrival and departure times.
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 123 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Dusit Thani Maldives. Settle in and start your stay.