JOALI BEING
Getting to JOALI BEING
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 159 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
159 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach JOALI BEING
JOALI BEING is on Bodufushi Island in Raa Atoll, approximately 159 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The journey is by seaplane and takes around 40 minutes. The resort coordinates the airport shuttle and seaplane transfer as part of the arrival process.
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 159 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at JOALI BEING. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.