A vacation in the Maldives is a dream vacation for most of us. When it is about the Maldives, it doesn’t really matter how many trips you have here. If this is your first time or even if you are a frequent traveler to this tropical island country, KudaFashi Resort makes up for a destination not to miss. In lovely locales of the Raa Atoll, Kudafushi Resort and Spa flaunts its beautiful villas in different categories and features. Mainly, villas are divided into two categories- beach villas built in the surroundings of lush greenery and water villas on the stretch of the turquoise lagoon.
How to Get to Kudafushi Resort & Spa? Getting Kudafushi Resort & Spa is not as difficult as it seems as comfortable modes of transfer are available from Velena International Airport (also, known as Male International Airport). Let’s take you to our brief compilation about transfers from Male International Airport!

How to Get to Kudafushi Resort & Spa from Male International Airport (Velena International Airport)
Kudafushi Resort & Spa from Male International Airport is accessible by two modes of transfer. Arrangements are held by the dedicated staff of Kudafushi Resort & Spa. So, you must inform them about your flight timings and schedules in advance of 4-5 days. The distance to cover is approximately 159 km. The resort is accessible by the following modes of transfer, let’s see!
Seaplane Transfers (45 minutes)
A Seaplane will take about 45 minutes of time to take you from Velana International Airport to Kudafushi Resort & Spa in the Raa Atoll. Coming up we have the charges of Seaplane transfers. Also, the charges mentioned here are not inclusive of the room rates and are charged separately. The transfer charges are mentioned here as:
Seaplane Transfer Rates
- Adult (12 years and above): USD640 per adult, round trip, inclusive of all taxes.
- Child (2 to 11 years): USD440 per child, roundtrip, inclusive of all taxes.
- Child (below 2 years): No charges if no seat is occupied.
To make a reservation for your favourite water villa (overwater bungalow), check out our partner website here.
Domestic Flight Transfers (55 minutes)
Guests can also opt for transfers by a domestic flight from Male International Airport to Ifuru Domestic Airport. Ifuru Airport is the closest airport to Kudafushi Resort. On reaching Ifuru Airport, guests need to take a Speedboat ride to reach the resort. A domestic flight takes about 30 minutes and a Speedboat covers the rest of the distance in 25 minutes. Moving to the charges of transfer by this mode, have a look!
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Transfer Charges:
- Adult (12 years and above): USD540 per adult, round trip, inclusive of all taxes.
- Child (2 to 11 years): USD380 per child, round trip, inclusive of all taxes.
- Child (under age 1.99 years): complimentary transfers provided no extra seat is occupied at the aircraft.