Getting to Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 77 km · Seaplane transfer
How to reach Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives
Cinnamon Velifushi is 77 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The primary transfer is by seaplane. A speedboat alternative takes approximately 75 minutes, with shared transfers priced at around USD 235 per adult and USD 118 per child aged 2 to 11. The resort arranges airport shuttles at an extra charge.
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.
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.