{"id":36303,"date":"2025-09-26T12:23:57","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/?p=36303"},"modified":"2025-09-26T12:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:44:06","slug":"maldives-airport-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Maldives Airport Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want to know about\u202fairports in the Maldives?\u202fWith international and domestic options spread across the atolls,\u202fit can be rather confusing. We\u2019ve put together vital information about how many airports in the Maldives there are, where they are, and what connections are available at each one.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check our complete Maldives airport guide below.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T125708.437.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T125708.437.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T125708.437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T125708.437-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seaplane Transfer in the Maldives. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sotti\">Shifaaz shamoon<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/plane-parked-beside-the-trees-on-seashore-qtbV_8P_Ksk\">Unsplash<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_56_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-6a01e231a0a6a\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#What_are_the_main_airports_in_the_Maldives\" title=\"What are the main airports in the Maldives?\">What are the main airports in the Maldives?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Velana_International_Airport\" title=\"Velana International Airport\">Velana International Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Gan_International_Airport\" title=\"Gan International Airport\">Gan International Airport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Airports_in_the_northern_atolls\" title=\"Airports in the northern atolls\">Airports in the northern atolls<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Hanimaadhoo_International_Airport\" title=\"Hanimaadhoo International Airport\">Hanimaadhoo International Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Maafaru_International_Airport\" title=\"Maafaru International Airport\">Maafaru International Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Hoarafushi_Airport\" title=\"Hoarafushi Airport\">Hoarafushi Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Kulhudhuffushi_Airport\" title=\"Kulhudhuffushi Airport\">Kulhudhuffushi Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Funadhoo\" title=\"Funadhoo\">Funadhoo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Ifuru_Airport\" title=\"Ifuru Airport\">Ifuru Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Madivaru_Airport\" title=\"Madivaru Airport\">Madivaru Airport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Airports_in_the_central_atolls\" title=\"Airports in the central atolls\">Airports in the central atolls<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Villa_International_Airport\" title=\"Villa International Airport\">Villa International Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Dhaalu_Airport\" title=\"Dhaalu Airport\">Dhaalu Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Thimarafushi_Airport\" title=\"Thimarafushi Airport\">Thimarafushi Airport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Airports_in_the_southern_atolls\" title=\"Airports in the southern atolls\">Airports in the southern atolls<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Kadhdhoo_Airport\" title=\"Kadhdhoo Airport\">Kadhdhoo Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Kooddoo_Airport\" title=\"Kooddoo Airport\">Kooddoo Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Kaadedhdhoo_Airport\" title=\"Kaadedhdhoo Airport\">Kaadedhdhoo Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Maavarulu_Airport\" title=\"Maavarulu Airport\">Maavarulu Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Fuvahmulah_Airport\" title=\"Fuvahmulah Airport\">Fuvahmulah Airport<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Maldives_airports_%E2%80%93_find_out_more\" title=\"Maldives airports \u2013 find out more\">Maldives airports \u2013 find out more<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Which_is_the_main_airport_in_the_Maldives\" title=\"Which is the main airport in the Maldives?\">Which is the main airport in the Maldives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Which_UK_airports_have_direct_flights_to_the_Maldives\" title=\"Which UK airports have direct flights to the Maldives?\">Which UK airports have direct flights to the Maldives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#Is_it_easy_to_travel_around_the_Maldives\" title=\"Is it easy to travel around the Maldives?\">Is it easy to travel around the Maldives?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/maldives-airport-guide\/#How_do_you_get_around_the_Maldives\" title=\"How do you get around the Maldives?\">How do you get around the Maldives?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#154de6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_main_airports_in_the_Maldives\"><\/span><strong>What are the main airports in the Maldives?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There are three international airports in the Maldives and many domestic airports. The main entry point is Velana International Airport in Mal\u00e9, where most international flights arrive. After landing, travellers continue on to their island resort or guesthouse by domestic flight, seaplane, or ferry, depending on the destination.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All seaplanes depart from the dedicated Noovilu Seaplane Terminal at Velana, making this one of the most unique travel experiences in the world.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ferries also operate within atolls and between some atolls. MTCC\u2019s Raajje Transport Link (RTL) divides the Maldives into six ferry zones, with zones 1, 2, 5 and 6 currently active and zone 4 <\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.mmtv.mv\/5185?blg\">launching soon<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zone 1: Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, and Shaviyani atolls<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zone 2: Noonu, Raa, and Baa atolls<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zone 3: Kaafu, Alifu Alifu, Alifu Dhaalu, and Vaavu atolls<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zone 4: Meemu, Faafu, Dhaalu, Thaa, and Laamu atolls<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zone 5: Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zone 6: Seenu (Addu Atoll) and Gnaviyani (Fuvahmulah)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From Mal\u00e9\u2019s Villingili Ferry Terminal, ferries run to islands in North Mal\u00e9 Atoll (Kaafu) and nearby atolls such as Ari, Vaavu, and Faafu. Larger hubs like Gan (Addu Atoll) and Kulhudhuffushi (Haa Dhaalu Atoll) also serve as ferry points for their surrounding islands.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Speedboat transfers are usually arranged by resorts and often depart just minutes after you step off the plane.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here\u2019s our guide to all the airports in the Maldives and what to expect when you land.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Velana_International_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Velana International Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The principal Maldives airport, Velana International, is located on Hulhul\u00e9 Island in North Mal\u00e9 Atoll. Recently expanded to cater to up to 7.5 million passengers by 2030, it has three terminals: International, Domestic, and Seaplane. The Noovilu Seaplane Terminal is the hub for Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), Manta Air, and Maldivian, handling around 100 seaplanes. Guests are transferred here by a 10-minute shuttle bus.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TMA serves around 79 resort destinations across most atolls, within a 20- to 80-minute flight time. However, seaplanes do not reach the far southern atolls, such as North and South Huvadhu, Gnaviyani, or Addu.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As the only airport in the country offering international flights, Velana is the gateway to the Maldives. From here, travellers can continue their journey nationwide by seaplane, domestic flights, or by ferry\/boat links to Mal\u00e9 and Hulhumal\u00e9 via RTL services operated by MTCC.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNaP3g4IWxu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNaP3g4IWxu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNaP3g4IWxu\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Maldives \ud83c\uddf2\ud83c\uddfb \ud83c\udfdd Travel | Hotels | Food | Tips (@maldives.explores)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gan_International_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Gan International Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The second of the airports in the Maldives is Gan International, which is located on Gan Island in Seenu Atoll.\u202fGan International Airport is the country\u2019s southern hub.\u202fIt\u202fhas a single terminal serving both domestic and international flights, with\u202fseasonal\u202fdirect routes from Colombo.\u202fDomestic flights are to\u202fMal\u00e9, Kadhdhoo, and Kooddoo.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Feydhoo Ferry Terminal, reached by a\u202f10-15 minute\u202ftaxi ride from the airport, offers ferries to other islands in Addu Atoll. Resorts such as Canareef can also be reached directly by speedboat from the airport.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#154de6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airports_in_the_northern_atolls\"><\/span><strong>Airports in the northern atolls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T131547.054.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T131547.054.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T131547.054.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T131547.054-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Baa Atoll, North Province, Maldives. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@asadphoto\/\">Asad Photo Maldives<\/a> on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/aerial-photography-of-sand-bars-1483053\/\"> Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW230906465 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW230906465 BCX0\">There are seven Maldives airports in the northern atolls.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW230906465 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hanimaadhoo_International_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Hanimaadhoo International Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Hanimaadhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\"> Airport, on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Haa<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\"> Atoll, is the main northern hub and handles some international flights from India. Domestic flights connect <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Haa<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Haa<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Alifu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\">, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Shaviyani<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\"> Atolls, with nearby airports at <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Hoarafushi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Kulhudhuffushi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\">, and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW166119114 BCX0\">Funadhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\"> serving as <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\">additional<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\"> gateways. Private speedboat transfers are common, while no public ferries <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\">operate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW166119114 BCX0\"> here.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW166119114 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maafaru_International_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Maafaru International Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\">Located on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW202290729 BCX0\">Maafaru<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW202290729 BCX0\">Noonu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\"> Atoll, this airport has a single terminal handling flights from India alongside domestic services. From here, domestic flights\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\">operate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\"> to\u202fMal\u00e9,\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW202290729 BCX0\">Hanimaadhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\">\u202fand <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW202290729 BCX0\">Naifaru<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\">.\u202fPrivate speedboats\u202fand seaplanes\u202fprovide access to the islands of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW202290729 BCX0\">Noonu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\"> Atoll. No public ferries <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\">operate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW202290729 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW202290729 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hoarafushi_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Hoarafushi Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW195816525 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195816525 BCX0\">On <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW195816525 BCX0\">Haa<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW195816525 BCX0\">Alifu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195816525 BCX0\"> Atoll, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW195816525 BCX0\">Hoarafushi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195816525 BCX0\"> Airport has one terminal for domestic flights\u202ffrom Mal\u00e9 and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW195816525 BCX0\">Kulhudhuffushi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195816525 BCX0\">. It serves as a convenient entry point to northern Maldives, with speedboat transfers connecting guests to nearby islands. Seaplanes travel from here to Baa, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195816525 BCX0\">Raa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195816525 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW195816525 BCX0\">Noonu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW195816525 BCX0\"> Atolls.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW195816525 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kulhudhuffushi_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Kulhudhuffushi Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW43322550 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43322550 BCX0\">Situated in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW43322550 BCX0\">Kulhudhuffushi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43322550 BCX0\"> City on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW43322550 BCX0\">Haa<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW43322550 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW43322550 BCX0\"> Atoll, this airport has one terminal and offers domestic flights to northern islands.\u202fOnward travel is typically by private speedboat, as public ferries are not available.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW43322550 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Funadhoo\"><\/span><strong>Funadhoo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW77331675 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW77331675 BCX0\">Funadhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77331675 BCX0\"> Airport, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77331675 BCX0\">located<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77331675 BCX0\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW77331675 BCX0\">Shaviyani<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77331675 BCX0\"> Atoll, has one domestic terminal\u202fwith seaplane\u202fflights to other islands in the\u202fatoll and domestic flights to Mal\u00e9. Public ferries also <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77331675 BCX0\">operate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW77331675 BCX0\"> within the atoll, while resorts can arrange private speedboat transfers.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW77331675 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ifuru_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Ifuru Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T125450.487.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T125450.487.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36305\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T125450.487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T125450.487-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW156114986 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW156114986 BCX0\">Ifuru<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156114986 BCX0\"> Airport in Raa Atoll has one domestic terminal, offering\u202fseaplane\u202fflights and private speedboat connections to Raa Atoll islands.\u202fDomestic flights travel to Mal\u00e9 Atoll and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW156114986 BCX0\">Madivaru<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156114986 BCX0\"> in Lhaviyani Atoll.\u202fNo public ferries <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156114986 BCX0\">operate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW156114986 BCX0\"> here.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW156114986 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Madivaru_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Madivaru Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW171425820 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW171425820 BCX0\">Madivaru<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171425820 BCX0\"> Airport, in Lhaviyani Atoll, has one domestic terminal. Travellers can connect to Baa Atoll, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW171425820 BCX0\">Noonu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171425820 BCX0\"> Atoll, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW171425820 BCX0\">Shaviyani<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW171425820 BCX0\">Atolland<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW171425820 BCX0\"> Raa Atoll by domestic flight. Seaplanes connect to other islands in the same atoll, as do public ferries\u202for private speedboats.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW171425820 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#154de6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airports_in_the_central_atolls\"><\/span><strong>Airports in the central atolls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113262664 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113262664 BCX0\">There are three Maldives airports in the central atolls.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW113262664 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Villa_International_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Villa International Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW113661896 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113661896 BCX0\">Villa International Airport on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW113661896 BCX0\">Maamigili<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113661896 BCX0\"> (Alif <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW113661896 BCX0\">Dhaal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113661896 BCX0\"> Atoll) has one domestic terminal\u202fwith flights travelling to Mal\u00e9, Baa Atoll, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW113661896 BCX0\">Gaafu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113661896 BCX0\"> Alif Atoll and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW113661896 BCX0\">Gaafu<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW113661896 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113661896 BCX0\"> Atoll. It\u202falso\u202fconnects to islands within Alif <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW113661896 BCX0\">Dhaal<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW113661896 BCX0\"> Atoll by domestic flight and private speedboat.\u202fSeaplanes connect primarily with islands in the South Ari Atoll.\u202fNo public ferries are available.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW113661896 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhaalu_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Dhaalu Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW84031788 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84031788 BCX0\">Located on Kudahuvadhoo in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW84031788 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84031788 BCX0\"> Atoll, this airport offers domestic flights\u202fto Mal\u00e9 and Villa International. Private speedboat transfers\u202fand seaplanes connect to other islands in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW84031788 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84031788 BCX0\"> Atoll. There are currently no public ferries, though a service is <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW84031788 BCX0\">planned for the future<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84031788 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW84031788 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thimarafushi_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Thimarafushi Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW22015709 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22015709 BCX0\">Thimarafushi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22015709 BCX0\"> Airport in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22015709 BCX0\">Thaa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22015709 BCX0\"> Atoll\u202foffers\u202fdomestic flights\u202fto Mal\u00e9, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22015709 BCX0\">Fuvahmulah<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22015709 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22015709 BCX0\">Kulhudhuffushi<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22015709 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22015709 BCX0\">Gaafu<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22015709 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22015709 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22015709 BCX0\">Kadhdhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22015709 BCX0\"> and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22015709 BCX0\">Hanimaadhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22015709 BCX0\">. Seaplanes route to the southern Maldives, and private speedboat transfers\u202fcruise to islands within <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW22015709 BCX0\">Thaa<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW22015709 BCX0\"> Atoll. Public ferries are not available, though a new service is planned.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW22015709 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7tjAyHj0qI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:500px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7tjAyHj0qI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7tjAyHj0qI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by Emma Van Carlen (@emmavancarlen)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#154de6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Airports_in_the_southern_atolls\"><\/span><strong>Airports in the southern atolls<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kadhdhoo_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Kadhdhoo Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31323425 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31323425 BCX0\">Located on <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31323425 BCX0\">Kadhdhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31323425 BCX0\"> in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31323425 BCX0\">Laamu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31323425 BCX0\"> Atoll, this domestic airport has one terminal\u202foperating <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW31323425 BCX0\">flights<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31323425 BCX0\"> to Mal\u00e9 and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31323425 BCX0\">Gaafu<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31323425 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31323425 BCX0\"> Atoll. From here, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31323425 BCX0\">travellers<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31323425 BCX0\"> can connect to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31323425 BCX0\">Laamu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31323425 BCX0\"> Atoll islands via\u202fseaplane, public ferry, or private speedboat.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW31323425 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kooddoo_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Kooddoo Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW157942621 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW157942621 BCX0\">Kooddoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157942621 BCX0\"> Airport in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW157942621 BCX0\">Gaafu<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW157942621 BCX0\">Alifu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157942621 BCX0\"> Atoll\u202fhas\u202fdomestic flights\u202fto Mal\u00e9 Atoll and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW157942621 BCX0\">Kaadedhdhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157942621 BCX0\"> Island in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW157942621 BCX0\">Gaafu<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW157942621 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW157942621 BCX0\"> Atoll. Plus,\u202fprivate speedboat transfers\u202fto islands in the same atoll.\u202fSeaplanes can take you to other southern atolls.\u202fPublic ferries are not currently available, though future services are planned.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW157942621 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T131747.666.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T131747.666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T131747.666.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T131747.666-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kaadedhdhoo_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Kaadedhdhoo Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW59517368 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59517368 BCX0\">Located in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW59517368 BCX0\">Gaafu<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW59517368 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59517368 BCX0\"> Atoll, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW59517368 BCX0\">Kaadedhdhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59517368 BCX0\"> Airport connects to local islands via domestic flights\u202fto Mal\u00e9 Atoll and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW59517368 BCX0\">Kooddoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59517368 BCX0\">. Seaplanes link to the southern atolls.\u202fThe island itself is uninhabited, so passengers transfer by\u202fspeedboat to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW59517368 BCX0\">Huvadhu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW59517368 BCX0\"> Atoll. Public ferries are not currently available, but new services are planned.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW59517368 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maavarulu_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Maavarulu Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW253466648 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW253466648 BCX0\">Maavarulu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253466648 BCX0\"> Airport, also in <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW253466648 BCX0\">Gaafu<\/span> <span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW253466648 BCX0\">Dhaalu<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253466648 BCX0\"> Atoll, provides domestic flights\u202fto Mal\u00e9 and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW253466648 BCX0\">Kaadedhdhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253466648 BCX0\">. Private speedboat transfers\u202fpassengers around the atoll, and seaplanes connect with other southern atolls. Public ferry services are <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW253466648 BCX0\">planned, but<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW253466648 BCX0\"> are not yet in place.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW253466648 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fuvahmulah_Airport\"><\/span><strong>Fuvahmulah Airport<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31816368 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31816368 BCX0\">Fuvahmulah<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31816368 BCX0\"> Airport, on the single-island atoll of <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31816368 BCX0\">Gnaviyani<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31816368 BCX0\">, has one terminal\u202fwith\u202fdomestic flights\u202fto <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31816368 BCX0\">Kaadedhdhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31816368 BCX0\">, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW31816368 BCX0\">Kadhdhoo<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31816368 BCX0\">, Gan and Mal\u00e9.\u202fSeaplanes fly to the north and south atolls from here. No\u202fpublic ferries <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31816368 BCX0\">operate<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31816368 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW31816368 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#154de6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maldives_airports_%E2%80%93_find_out_more\"><\/span><strong>Maldives airports \u2013 find out more<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T132027.475.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T132027.475.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-36309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T132027.475.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-2025-09-26T132027.475-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Land in paradise via seaplane. Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/@asadphoto\/\">Asad Photo Maldives<\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/luxury-overwater-bungalows-in-the-maldives-28408499\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24889722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24889722 BCX0\">With our comprehensive Maldives airport guide, <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24889722 BCX0\">you\u2019re<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24889722 BCX0\"> well-equipped for a holiday to <\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a class=\"Hyperlink SCXW24889722 BCX0\" style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/holidays\/the-maldives?blg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"TextRun Underlined SCXW24889722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24889722 BCX0\" data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">the Maldives<\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW24889722 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24889722 BCX0\">. For expert insider information and to help you plan a Maldives trip <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24889722 BCX0\">that\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW24889722 BCX0\"> right for you, call our destination team.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW24889722 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/bluebaytravel.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/how-to-get-to-maldives-what-to-know\/\">How to get to Maldives: What to know<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#154de6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><strong>FAQs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_is_the_main_airport_in_the_Maldives\"><\/span><strong>Which is the main airport in the Maldives?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW18801753 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW18801753 BCX0\">Velana<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW18801753 BCX0\"> International Airport in Mal\u00e9 is the main international gateway.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW18801753 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_UK_airports_have_direct_flights_to_the_Maldives\"><\/span><strong>Which UK airports have direct flights to the Maldives?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW94796333 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94796333 BCX0\">Direct flights\u202ftypically\u202f<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94796333 BCX0\">depart<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW94796333 BCX0\">\u202ffrom London Heathrow, with seasonal routes sometimes available from Manchester and other UK airports.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW94796333 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_easy_to_travel_around_the_Maldives\"><\/span><strong>Is it easy to travel around the Maldives?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW6185263 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6185263 BCX0\">Yes, onward travel is straightforward thanks to domestic flights, seaplanes, ferries, and\u202fprivate\u202fspeedboat\u202ftransfers usually <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW6185263 BCX0\">organised<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW6185263 BCX0\"> by your resort.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW6185263 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#1fbbeb\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_around_the_Maldives\"><\/span><strong>How do you get around the Maldives?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW38584186 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW38584186 BCX0\">The quickest transport is\u202fseaplanes\u202fand\u202fdomestic flights,\u202ffollowed by\u202fspeedboats, or\u202fthe slower but cheaper\u202flocal ferries, depending on\u202fyour\u202fresort location.\u202f<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW38584186 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to know about\u202fairports in the Maldives?\u202fWith international and domestic options spread across the atolls,\u202fit can be rather confusing. We\u2019ve put together vital information about how many airports in the Maldives there are, where they are, and what connections are available at each one.&nbsp; Check our complete Maldives airport guide below.&nbsp; What are the main airports in the Maldives? There are three international airports in the Maldives and many domestic airports. The main entry point is Velana International Airport in Mal\u00e9, where most international flights arrive. After landing, travellers continue on to their island resort or guesthouse by domestic flight, seaplane, or ferry, depending on the destination.&nbsp; All seaplanes depart from the dedicated Noovilu Seaplane Terminal at Velana, making this one of the most unique travel experiences in the world.&nbsp; Ferries also operate within atolls and between some atolls. MTCC\u2019s Raajje Transport Link (RTL) divides the Maldives into six ferry zones, with zones 1, 2, 5 and 6 currently active and zone 4 launching soon.&nbsp; Zone 1: Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, and Shaviyani atolls&nbsp; Zone 2: Noonu, Raa, and Baa atolls&nbsp; Zone 3: Kaafu, Alifu Alifu, Alifu Dhaalu, and Vaavu atolls&nbsp; Zone 4: Meemu, Faafu, Dhaalu, Thaa, and Laamu atolls&nbsp; Zone 5: Gaafu Alifu and Gaafu Dhaalu atolls&nbsp; Zone 6: Seenu (Addu Atoll) and Gnaviyani (Fuvahmulah)&nbsp; From Mal\u00e9\u2019s Villingili Ferry Terminal, ferries run to islands in North Mal\u00e9 Atoll (Kaafu) and nearby atolls such as Ari, Vaavu, and Faafu. Larger hubs like Gan (Addu Atoll) and Kulhudhuffushi (Haa Dhaalu Atoll) also serve as ferry points for their surrounding islands.&nbsp; Speedboat transfers are usually arranged by resorts and often depart just minutes after you step off the plane.&nbsp; Here\u2019s our guide to all the airports in the Maldives and what to expect when you land.&nbsp; Velana International Airport The principal Maldives airport, Velana International, is located on Hulhul\u00e9 Island in North Mal\u00e9 Atoll. Recently expanded to cater to up to 7.5 million passengers by 2030, it has three terminals: International, Domestic, and Seaplane. The Noovilu Seaplane Terminal is the hub for Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA), Manta Air, and Maldivian, handling around 100 seaplanes. Guests are transferred here by a 10-minute shuttle bus.&nbsp; TMA serves around 79 resort destinations across most atolls, within a 20- to 80-minute flight time. However, seaplanes do not reach the far southern atolls, such as North and South Huvadhu, Gnaviyani, or Addu.&nbsp; As the only airport in the country offering international flights, Velana is the gateway to the Maldives. From here, travellers can continue their journey nationwide by seaplane, domestic flights, or by ferry\/boat links to Mal\u00e9 and Hulhumal\u00e9 via RTL services operated by MTCC.&nbsp; Gan International Airport The second of the airports in the Maldives is Gan International, which is located on Gan Island in Seenu Atoll.\u202fGan International Airport is the country\u2019s southern hub.\u202fIt\u202fhas a single terminal serving both domestic and international flights, with\u202fseasonal\u202fdirect routes from Colombo.\u202fDomestic flights are to\u202fMal\u00e9, Kadhdhoo, and Kooddoo.&nbsp; Feydhoo Ferry Terminal, reached by a\u202f10-15 minute\u202ftaxi ride from the airport, offers ferries to other islands in Addu Atoll. Resorts such as Canareef can also be reached directly by speedboat from the airport.&nbsp; Airports in the northern atolls There are seven Maldives airports in the northern atolls.&nbsp; Hanimaadhoo International Airport Hanimaadhoo Airport, on Haa Dhaalu Atoll, is the main northern hub and handles some international flights from India. Domestic flights connect Haa Dhaalu, Haa Alifu, and Shaviyani Atolls, with nearby airports at Hoarafushi, Kulhudhuffushi, and Funadhoo serving as additional gateways. Private speedboat transfers are common, while no public ferries operate here.&nbsp; Maafaru International Airport Located on Maafaru in Noonu Atoll, this airport has a single terminal handling flights from India alongside domestic services. From here, domestic flights\u202foperate to\u202fMal\u00e9,\u202fHanimaadhoo\u202fand Naifaru.\u202fPrivate speedboats\u202fand seaplanes\u202fprovide access to the islands of Noonu Atoll. No public ferries operate.&nbsp; Hoarafushi Airport On Haa Alifu Atoll, Hoarafushi Airport has one terminal for domestic flights\u202ffrom Mal\u00e9 and Kulhudhuffushi. It serves as a convenient entry point to northern Maldives, with speedboat transfers connecting guests to nearby islands. Seaplanes travel from here to Baa, Raa and Noonu Atolls.&nbsp; Kulhudhuffushi Airport Situated in Kulhudhuffushi City on Haa Dhaalu Atoll, this airport has one terminal and offers domestic flights to northern islands.\u202fOnward travel is typically by private speedboat, as public ferries are not available.&nbsp; Funadhoo Funadhoo Airport, located in Shaviyani Atoll, has one domestic terminal\u202fwith seaplane\u202fflights to other islands in the\u202fatoll and domestic flights to Mal\u00e9. Public ferries also operate within the atoll, while resorts can arrange private speedboat transfers.&nbsp; Ifuru Airport Ifuru Airport in Raa Atoll has one domestic terminal, offering\u202fseaplane\u202fflights and private speedboat connections to Raa Atoll islands.\u202fDomestic flights travel to Mal\u00e9 Atoll and Madivaru in Lhaviyani Atoll.\u202fNo public ferries operate here.&nbsp; Madivaru Airport Madivaru Airport, in Lhaviyani Atoll, has one domestic terminal. Travellers can connect to Baa Atoll, Noonu Atoll, Shaviyani Atolland Raa Atoll by domestic flight. Seaplanes connect to other islands in the same atoll, as do public ferries\u202for private speedboats.&nbsp; Airports in the central atolls There are three Maldives airports in the central atolls.&nbsp; Villa International Airport Villa International Airport on Maamigili (Alif Dhaal Atoll) has one domestic terminal\u202fwith flights travelling to Mal\u00e9, Baa Atoll, Gaafu Alif Atoll and Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. It\u202falso\u202fconnects to islands within Alif Dhaal Atoll by domestic flight and private speedboat.\u202fSeaplanes connect primarily with islands in the South Ari Atoll.\u202fNo public ferries are available.&nbsp; Dhaalu Airport Located on Kudahuvadhoo in Dhaalu Atoll, this airport offers domestic flights\u202fto Mal\u00e9 and Villa International. Private speedboat transfers\u202fand seaplanes connect to other islands in Dhaalu Atoll. There are currently no public ferries, though a service is planned for the future.&nbsp; Thimarafushi Airport Thimarafushi Airport in Thaa Atoll\u202foffers\u202fdomestic flights\u202fto Mal\u00e9, Fuvahmulah, Kulhudhuffushi, Gaafu Dhaalu, Kadhdhoo and Hanimaadhoo. Seaplanes route to the southern Maldives, and private speedboat transfers\u202fcruise to islands within Thaa Atoll. Public ferries are not available, though a new service is planned.&nbsp; Airports in the southern atolls Kadhdhoo Airport Located on Kadhdhoo in Laamu Atoll, this domestic airport has one terminal\u202foperating flights to Mal\u00e9 and Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. From here, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":185,"featured_media":36306,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1845],"tags":[30,29,1505],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Maldives airport guide | Blue Bay Travel<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Which is the main airport in the Maldives? 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