Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives
Getting to Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 77 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
77 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives
Cinnamon Velifushi is located in Vaavu Atoll, approximately 77 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The transfer is by seaplane. An airport shuttle service is available at extra charge, and a local shuttle runs within the island. Seaplane schedules are typically daylight-dependent, so arrival and departure times are worth confirming in advance.
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 77 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.
Location
On the map
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