VARU by Atmosphere
Getting to VARU by Atmosphere
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 39 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
39 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach VARU by Atmosphere
Madivaru Island sits in the North Malé Atoll, approximately 39 km from Velana International Airport. The resort's official transfer is a 45-minute speedboat from Malé. Under the VARU Plan all-inclusive, return transfers are included in the package, so no separate booking is required.
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 39 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at VARU by Atmosphere. Settle in and start your stay.