Sun Island Resort
Getting to Sun Island Resort
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 115 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
115 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Sun Island Resort
Sun Island Resort is approximately 115 km from Velana International Airport and is reached by seaplane transfer. The resort's official information also references a domestic flight taking around 20 minutes as an alternative routing. Confirm the transfer option applicable to your booking when you reserve.
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 115 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Sun Island Resort. Settle in and start your stay.
Location
On the map
663C+477, Mamagile