Local islands
Maldives Island Transfers
Local Maldivian islands such as Malé and Maafushi are reached from Velana International Airport by public ferry or a faster private speedboat — a budget-friendly way to experience the Maldives outside a private resort.
- Guraidhoo to Malé
2.3 hrFrom MVR 22 - Maafushi to Malé
1.5 hr27 kmFrom MVR 22 - Malé to Guraidhoo
2.3 hrFrom MVR 22 - Malé to Himmafushi
40 minFrom USD 2 - Malé to Hulhumalé
From MVR 10 - Malé to Maafushi
1.5 hr27 kmFrom MVR 22 - Velana International Airport to Feydhoo
10 minFrom USD 50 - Velana International Airport to Huraa
25 minFrom USD 100 - Velana International Airport to Maafushi35 min27 kmFrom USD 20
- Velana International Airport to Malé
10 min2 kmFrom MVR 15 - Velana International Airport to Villingili
40 minFrom USD 130
Common questions
- How do I get from the airport to a local island?
- Local islands near Malé are reached by government ferry (the cheapest option) or a private speedboat operator — see the real routes and prices below for each island.
- Are local-island transfers cheaper than resort transfers?
- Generally yes — public ferry fares to nearby local islands are typically far lower than a resort's private speedboat transfer, though the journey usually takes longer.
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