Bougainvillea Inn - Maldives
Getting to Bougainvillea Inn - Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 58 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
58 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Bougainvillea Inn - Maldives
Fulidhoo island sits approximately 58 km from Velana International Airport near Malé. The transfer is by seaplane. Seaplane schedules in the Maldives are typically daylight-only and weather-dependent, so it is worth confirming your arrival timing with the inn when arranging the journey.
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 58 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Bougainvillea Inn - Maldives. Settle in and start your stay.