W Maldives
Getting to W Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 82 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
82 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach W Maldives
The property is located on Fesdu Island in the North Ari Atoll. Access is via a seaplane transfer from Malé International Airport, a journey of about 25-30 minutes. A private W Lounge is available for guests at the airport.
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 82 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at W Maldives. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.