How to get to the Maldives. How to get to the Maldives: flights and other subtleties

The journey to the Maldives will not be fast. You should immediately tune in to this. Based on the geographic location, the distance to Moscow is 6.5 thousand km. Land routes do not lead to the island, and the waterway is not in demand either. The only way for tourists to get there is by air flight. International flights land at the airport of the capital Male Velana.

The flight duration depends on whether you took a direct flight or a connecting flight. You can buy a tour to the Maldives and not worry about purchasing tickets yourself. Sometimes it is even more profitable. However, if you like to travel on your own, remember that flights from Moscow are made every day. You can schedule a date convenient for you and fly out on a suitable day.

Direct or connecting?

The most convenient way is to take direct flights. They are provided by Aeroflot from Sheremetyevo airport. You can fly to the Maldives directly only from Moscow. If the circumstances are successful, the ticket price will be 35,000 - 40,000 rubles. It all depends on when you buy your ticket. The journey will take about 9 hours. It will also take additional time to get to the airport, check in and then transfer to the hotel.

When planning a trip outside of Moscow, in any case, you will need to use a transfer. Docking often takes place in Qatar, United Arab Emirates. Travel time increases significantly. It will be at least 12 hours.

If you want your vacation not only to leave pleasant impressions, but also to save a little on the family budget, use the following tips:

Start searching for air tickets in advance. You can subscribe to the newsletter about price changes.

Consider unpopular dates where the flight may be cheaper.

If you decide to fly on your own, check the offers of different airlines before buying tickets. Choose stopovers at your connections to save on tickets and explore cities such as Dubai, Istanbul or Doha.

Plan your trip so that it is comfortable for you. Then the trip will be pleasant and unforgettable.

I personally always reassure myself with the thought that very soon I will wallow in the white sand, swim in the Indian Ocean and absolutely not think about any tickets / suitcases / registrations / and so on.

The only way to get to the Maldives is by air; international flights land at the airport of the capital Male. I used to think that there were probably ferries connecting the islands with India or Africa, but during the first trip they explained to me that this was impossible: the islands are a huge coral atoll, which makes navigation very difficult. And if small boats and cutters maneuver between sandbanks and massive reefs without any problems, then large ships cannot do it.

The flight time varies from 9 hours on a direct flight from Moscow to almost a day in an airplane with an uncomfortable transfer. Anyway, here are some tips that personally help me to make my trip more comfortable:

• if you sleep normally on planes, try to choose a night flight: this way time will fly by faster, and upon arrival in the Maldives you will have a whole day ahead;
• be sure to wear comfortable clothes: believe me, in a couple of hours you will be dreaming of comfortable pants or not so hot shoes;
• Bring something with you that will help pass the time, for example, a laptop or a favorite book (by the way, many airplanes flying long distances are equipped with special multimedia screens with which you can watch a movie, read the news, etc.) ;
• if you are flying with a child, think in advance how to entertain him in flight, without interfering with the rest of other passengers;
• during the flight, do simple gymnastic exercises several times, stretch your legs, arms, back, neck, or better get up and walk at least to the toilet;
• Bring a first aid kit with you with a basic set of medicines.

Direct flights to Maldives

Unfortunately, there are not so many opportunities to fly to the Maldives without transfers: there are direct flights from Russian cities only from Moscow. Usually planes leave a couple of times a week, but during the high season their number increases to four or even five. The main carrier is Aeroflot. With a successful combination of circumstances, the price of a one-way ticket will be within 15,000-20,000 rubles, however, as in any other trip, it all depends on how much in advance you buy it. You can check the availability of tickets and their prices, as well as choose suitable dates.

You will have to spend about 9 hours on the way - and this does not include the time you will have to spend on the way to the airport and passing the registration! Be sure to re-read the tips written above, and also think about what you personally may need during this time. And often remind yourself of what heavenly rest awaits you. :)

Connecting flights to Maldives

If you do not live in Moscow, then in any case you will have to fly with a transfer. It can be done both in the capital itself and in other cities. Most often, docking takes place on the Arabian Peninsula, for example, in Qatar or. You will spend at least 12 hours on the way and pay at least 25,000-30,000 rubles for a one-way flight - however, everything very much depends on your city and the season for which the trip is planned. More information on prices and timetables can be obtained by entering the preliminary travel dates.

In my opinion, the most comfortable and convenient options are offered by Emirates and Qatar Airways, which connect at airports and Doha. For example, you can fly there and back for a week in July using Emirates Airlines for about 46,000 rubles. A definite plus of this company is a high level of comfort. Even in economy class, the distance between the seats does not create inconvenience, friendly and helpful staff work on board, delicious food and an unlimited number of drinks are offered during the flight, and special monitors are built into the back of the seat in front, on which you can watch a movie, play online. games, read the news. In general, there is everything to pass the time.

There are also options offering to fly to the Maldives with three transfers, for example, from Moscow, such flights are offered by Etihad Airways. I cannot say that they are much cheaper (round-trip tickets in July will keep within 40,000 rubles), but the flight will definitely take much longer. At best, you will spend 18 hours on the road, at worst, two days. Personally, I would not like to waste time on a long-awaited vacation or vacation sitting on the plane.

Charter flights to Maldives

Charter flights are a real salvation for hundreds of tourists who decided to go on a trip during the high season and did not bother buying tickets in advance. Such flights are not on the schedule of airports, but are organized during a period of high demand (that is, during holidays and national holidays, as well as good weather conditions at the selected resort).

If you are taking a package through a travel agency, a charter flight may be one of the options that will be offered to you. If you did not ask for help, then you will have to monitor the appearance of such flights on your own, for example, on specialized sites. Their undoubted advantage is the absence of transfers, as well as, as a rule, a relatively low price (20-30% lower than the price of regular flights).

Landing at Ibrahim Nasir Airport

Whichever flight option you choose, your flight will land at Male International Airport, which bears the name of the former President of the Republic of Maldives. Like most buildings on the island, it seems rather flimsy and low, which, however, does not prevent it from receiving a huge flow of tourists every day.

On the plane, you will be given migration cards, which it is better to fill out on the way, so as not to waste time on this later. You will give one part at passport control, and the other you will have to keep before departure (I usually put it in the cover of a foreigner, so as not to lose it for sure). If you have any questions, please contact the flight attendants, they will definitely help and explain everything.

Together with a stamp at passport control, you will be given a visa - a bright sticker, very different from the usual "Schengen" with gloomy photographs. There is no entrance fee in the Maldives, but at the exit you have to pay about 10 USD (however, if you are staying at a hotel, they may include this amount in the cost of the return transfer).

Please note that at the entrance to the Maldives, there is a rather strict control and in addition to the classic things that are prohibited on airplanes, you cannot take here either:

After you have gone through the procedures described above and received your luggage, you have to get to the immediate place of your rest (unless, of course, you decided to stay in Male, which I personally do not really recommend doing). We will talk about possible transfers from the airport below.

Male airport transfers

If you have not decided to spend a vacation in the capital of the Maldives (which I personally do not advise you to do - the infrastructure for recreation here is much worse developed than on the resort islands), then after passing through customs procedures and claiming luggage, another mini-trip awaits you.

If you are staying at a hotel, everything will be quite simple: at the exit from the arrivals area, his employee will be waiting for you, as a rule, with a sign on which your name is indicated. He will accompany you and help you to get to the place of rest. Most hotels include the transfer price in the total cost of the holiday, but it is better to clarify this issue in advance in order to avoid unpleasant surprises.

For those tourists who stay in guest houses or for some reason didn't bother organizing a transfer in advance, the fun begins: choosing a means of transportation. Below I will detail how you can get to the neighboring islands and atolls.

Seaplane: fast and expensive

The price of such a transfer will be several hundred dollars per person, making it the most expensive option available. On the other hand, you pay for speed: believe me, there is nothing faster than seaplanes in the Maldives. Seaplane transfer service is provided by two main companies - TransMaldivian and Maldivian Air Taxi.

The salon is a miniature copy of a full-fledged aircraft. The walls are so thin that the roar of the turbines will haunt you until you land. So be sure to take the earplugs that are issued at the entrance to the plane, and also prepare for the fact that the oversized carry-on baggage along with the luggage will be placed at the end of the cabin. However, they will do it quite carefully, but it is better to get the necessary things in advance.

Another plus of seaplanes is the stunning views from the small windows. It was they who at one time gave me the first impression of the Maldives, scattered throughout the ocean - a feeling of warmth, light, tropical brightness. I peered at the rounds of snow-white sand and tried to guess which of the islands our plane would land on. However, in the end he landed next to a wooden platform in the ocean, on which we were landed together with our things. And then the plane flew away ... And only when a boat appeared, clearly hurrying towards us from a nearby island, I could breathe a sigh of relief. The hotel clerk hastily explained that for security reasons they could not dock until the plane took off, but that didn’t make it any better for me.

When choosing a seaplane as a transfer, it is important to keep track of the time: their flights are made exclusively within daylight hours. Make sure you get between 6:00 am and 4:30 pm.

Boat: atmospheric and fresh

The second most popular and expensive way to get to the desired place in the Maldives is by boat (here it is also called "speedboat"). The price will also be several hundred dollars, but already from the company. Tourists usually stack up to 300-500 USD one way, but the most popular routes can cost less than 50 USD. It all depends on where exactly you are heading, the range is quite wide. By the way, I do not advise taking a boat to travel to distant atolls: you will spend a lot of time on the way.

The main problem with boats is seasickness. I personally saw people who went ashore green and said that they used to endure water travel quite calmly. Often times, the captain of a ship simply wants to deliver yours as quickly as possible, so he rushes through the waves with all his might. Just in case, I advise you to take your motion sickness medicine with you: it is better to waste it than to regret that it was not there at the most important moment.

Boats run to nearby islands around the clock, but if you have a long way to go, you will have to, as in the case of a seaplane, keep an eye on daylight hours: in the Maldives it lasts from 6:00 to 16:30. It is better to check in advance how long your transfer will take and whether it will be available in the evening and at night (if your main flight lands after sunset).

Local airlines: unusual and uncomfortable

There was in my life such an experience of moving between the island resort and the capital's airport, as local airlines. He was chosen due to the fact that it was necessary to get to the airport after sunset. I must say right away that personally, in my case, the experience turned out to be negative, but so much the better for you - you will immediately know all the pitfalls. :)

Firstly, the airport of local airlines has yet to be reached. As a rule, the transfer is carried out by the hotel on its own boats, but loading luggage and people takes a lot of time. Secondly, in terms of general organization, local airports are not very similar to those we are used to. Together with other passengers, I sat in a small cafe, where workers would come and go and take either passports, then suitcases, or hand luggage ... Thirdly, it is very difficult to clearly plan a trip. Local airlines seem to obey some kind of schedule, but in practice they often deviate from it. As a result, you get extra nerves. And finally, fourthly, the planes are terribly uncomfortable here! Even small seaplanes look more reliable.

Ferry: measured and calm

A good way for those who want to get around on the water, but are not ready to pay extra for a speed boat - ferry. An unambiguous plus is the low price: it depends on the distance, but is unlikely to exceed 10 USD. The main disadvantage is unpredictability. The ferry can be canceled, for example, due to bad weather conditions, and disruptions in the schedule do not occur at all for no apparent reason.

Ferries should be treated like the Maldives' public transport: cheap, slow, not always predictable. They run between the islands, so you can use the ferries not only as a transfer from the airport, but also, for example, for excursions. But if you love comfort and speed, then this method is clearly not for you.

Doni: authentic and slow

In the local language, "dhoni" is a small traditional boat on which the indigenous people of the Maldives move between the islands. It pleases with a low price, for example, a fifteen-minute trip to a neighboring island costs about 1 USD (the maximum price that I saw is 4 USD). True, the speed of the doni hardly exceeds 10 km / h, so I do not advise choosing this transport for traveling long distances.

Perfect for those who want to take a short excursion or get from the airport to one of the nearby islands: you can feel the local flavor and enjoy a boat trip.

Today, the Maldives is very popular with tourists, the airport of which provides its guests with all the necessary amenities. The Maldives Republic is an island state located in the vastness of the Indian Ocean. It is renowned for its hospitality and lives mainly off tourism. Always hot summers, beautiful atolls, lagoons and beaches, an abundance of tropical fruits and exotic culture - this is the secret of the archipelago's appeal.

The first flight from the islands was operated by Royal New Zealand Air in 1960. Since then, the air route of various carriers has increasingly included the Maldives. And today the islands have a whole constellation of airfields for international travelers, internal logistics.

Maldives

Upon arrival, almost all aircraft of large companies from any continent are sent to Male airport. The Maldives has several airfields. There are 10 of them in the archipelago, of which 6 are domestic and 4 are international. Consider the airports of the Maldives, which are the most popular among tourists.

Major airports

The main airport of the Maldives is called the capital - Male. This, in fact, is the only full-fledged city in the country, which is located on the archipelago of the same name.

Male airport on the map is easy to find, it is located 1 kilometer from the city.

Name: Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (Velan), Male Airport

IATA code: MLE

ICAO code: VRMM

Archipelago Atoll: North Male (Kaafu), Hulule Island

Interesting. The largest international airport in the archipelago, until recently it was the only one.

Other airports also have international status:

Name: Gan International Airport

Archipelago Atoll: Addu (Siinu), Gan Island

Name: Hanimadu International Airport

Archipelago Atoll: Haa Dhaalu, Hanimadu Island

The common official website of all airports: http://www.macl.aero/, there is a translation into Russian.

There is also a diagram of terminals and a departure board.

Contact phone: +9603315366, mob: +9607785366

Address: Hulule 22000, Republic of Maldives

How to get to the airports from the capital

In the case of the Maldives, the question of how to get to the airport, there are unusual options:

By boat or speedboat

This is a common form of transport in the island state, but there are restrictions on high-speed movement in the city, in the center of the capital, Male. The main international airport is located just 1 kilometer from the capital on its own special territory. You can get there by boat in just 10 minutes. It is also convenient to ride boats to other atolls for recreation, swimming, diving, visiting neighboring resorts - this can be done immediately upon arrival at the airport from the continent.

On a ferryboat

There is a local ferry for air passengers. The frequency of departures is every 10 minutes, practically around the clock. The schedule can be downloaded from the airports website. Any local resident or an employee of a store or service department can show the way to the ferry.

Seaplane

By plane or seaplane

Yes, you can use a local flight to quickly fly to the main airfield for onward travel to the mainland. Maldivian Island local airlines operate several flights a day, like shuttle taxis... In addition, it is from the sky that passengers can admire the impressive views of the atolls from above. Many people like to travel in this way to Maamigili island - one of the most beautiful atolls, which is only 700 meters long. Arriving at the main airport is easy and quick.

Parking

Since there is little transport here, there is a small amount of parking. Basically, these stands are occupied by taxis and technical service cars.

Services

The airport offers its guests a full range of services and commercial services, which are traditionally presented in the terminals:

• Dutyfree;
• currency exchange;
• boutiques and jewelry, cosmetic, perfumery stores;
• restaurants, coffee shops, cafes;
• mail;
• smoking room;
• prayer room;
• lounges of various categories (business class, for mothers and children, common room);
• beauty salons, massage rooms, medical care, pharmacies;
• souvenir shops;
• luggage storage;
• free shower in the departure terminal;
• referral service and offices of tour operators and much more.

Arriving passengers can immediately go to the transfer area to the desired hotel or relax in one of the lounges. The lounges have wellness and spa areas.

Important! From time to time, airports turn off access to public free WiFi. But you can go online using a local signal in a cafe or restaurant.

Hotels in transit zones

There are a wide variety of hotels near the airports, different in price category, which will suit the passenger with any budget. One of the most economical is considered to be the Transit Inn, where a room will cost about 3-4 thousand rubles per night, as in another budget hotel, Grace Beach Inn.

Hotel in the transit area

Much higher level - nearby hotels Hulhule Island Hotel****, Rani Beach Maldives****, Off Day Inn***. They are located in the Hulhumale area near Male. Here the guest will find air conditioning in the rooms, three meals a day and a full set of services of a tropical hotel.

Airport Beach Hotel***** is a real transit hotel for those who do not want to leave the airport area. Here guests will find the most luxurious service for a great holiday. The hotel has an infinity pool with ocean views, a library, picnic lawn, dining and entertainment areas. You can also check-in in other areas where there are many 3-star hotels. Convenient proximity to the airfield will ensure easy arrival at the room at any time of the day.

There is no cost to get to these hotels. Each hotel offers a free transfer - regular boats and cars; a chauffeur also arrives on request - just call the administrator.

List of airlines

Air terminals of the Maldives archipelago are the location of a wide variety of international air carriers. Here you can find representative offices of such companies as:

• Air India;
• Austrian;
• Air China;
• British Airways;
• Cathay Pacific;
• Qatar Airways;
• Emirates;
• FlyDubai;
• Etihad;
• Saudi Arabian Airlines;
• China Eastern;
• Air Asia;
• Turkish Airlines;
• SilkAir;
• Singapore Airlines.

Local airlines are actively operating:

• Maldivian;
• Mega Maldives;
• SriLankan Airlines;
• Mihin Lanka.

Aeroflot and Transaero can be seen from the list of Russian carriers on the website, although the information on the latter is dubious due to the company's closure in 2016.

Routes from Russia to the Maldives and back

International passengers

Regular planes from Moscow and back are operated by Aeroflot, which offers direct flights and options with transfers. They also fly from Russia and Europe with transfers via Dubai, Delhi, Beijing or Cairo by major international airlines. Information on the dates of departure and arrival can be found on the websites of aggregators, the airlines themselves or at the airport.

To get to the Maldives without any problems or incidents, you can purchase a ticket with a big discount when purchased a few months before the departure date. It is also worth considering in advance the route of movement between the islands and airports, if you need to use them.

This small country is located on 20 atolls in the equatorial Indian Ocean. The Islamic Republic is separated from India by more than 2000 km. The distance to Sri Lanka is much shorter: if you look at the Maldives on a world map, you can see that the states are about 700 km apart from each other.

Information about the islands

The state of Maldives is formed by almost 2000 coral islets. It is home to about 400 thousand people, and the dominant religion is Islam. The total area of ​​the Maldives is 90 thousand km 2, but the land share of it accounts for no more than 300 km 2.

Interestingly, the country's only city and port is its capital, Male, located on the atoll of the same name. The rest of the islets are almost uninhabited and only rarely are there hotels.

The time in the Maldives is UTC +5, so when flying, it is worthwhile to prepare in advance for a change in time zones.

Maldives Monthly Weather

Climate features are determined by where exactly the Maldives are located. It belongs to the subequatorial monsoon type, so the weather differs dramatically during dry and rainy seasons. Depending on the month of travel, you will have to prepare for the following:

January. A trip to the islands this month is sure to be a success thanks to the warm, sunny and calm weather and the calm that reigns in the ocean. Although January technically refers to the rainy season, rainfall is minimal, which guarantees a great beach holiday and diving opportunities. In the daytime, the thermometer rises to at least +24 ° С, and the water temperature averages +27 ° С.

February. At this time, crowds of tourists usually flock here. The ocean continues to delight with a comfortable water temperature - + 25 ° С, and the daytime air temperature rarely drops below + 28 ° С. There are practically no waves, and the sky is perfectly blue and cloudless. Therefore, even inexperienced divers can start learning the intricacies of diving, and the almost complete absence of precipitation allows you to ride a yacht or catamaran to your heart's content.

March. This month is also considered to be quite hot and dry, and the average air and water temperatures differ little from February. The sand remains very warm and tropical showers are virtually non-existent. Many native flora blooms in March, but be prepared for rare sandstorms.

April. At this time, the southwest monsoon comes to the Maldives, bringing with it a change in weather. Storms in the ocean are rare, the heat is intensifying, but the rains here are still infrequent guests. If you can't stand the stuffiness, you should postpone the trip: the air temperature is mostly + 30 ° С, and the water temperature reaches + 28 ° С.

May. Very strong winds begin to blow, sometimes turning into hurricanes. There is much more precipitation: about half of the days in May are rainy. At the same time, the weather constantly brings surprises. The sun is replaced by heavy downpours and vice versa.

June. This month continues the May trend as the southwest monsoon takes over. There are very strong gusts of warm wind. In June, the Maldives receives the maximum precipitation typical for this region, but their amount rarely exceeds 200 mm. Ocean waves sometimes reach gigantic proportions. The thermometer is kept at an average of + 30 ° С, and the temperature of the water in the ocean is + 27 ° С.

July. At this time, the islands are not very comfortable because of the frequent rains. However, they quickly end, and soon the sky is partially cleared and the sun peeps through the clouds. In July, about 160 mm of precipitation falls, and the air temperature is +31 ° C. In water, the thermometer usually shows + 27 ° C. Thunderstorms are possible during which coolness is felt.

August. This month is considered the most volatile on the islands. In early August, the sea is quite warm and calm, winds and hurricanes practically stop. It rains relatively rarely and the atolls are still hot. But already at the end of the month the sky is more and more covered with clouds, it often rains, and the wind intensifies.

September. Both day and night, the weather predominantly remains warm, and the exhausting heat recedes. Rather high humidity remains, and precipitation falls up to 200 mm. The average number of rainy days in September is 15-16. Rains are often accompanied by heavy thunderstorms, but the ocean remains quite warm with water temperatures of around + 27 ° C.

October. The air temperature drops slightly to + 27-29 ° С, and the water temperature drops to +26 ° С, which does not interfere with swimming at all. It rains much less frequently: usually no more than 100 mm of precipitation falls.

November. The northeast monsoon comes to the Maldives this month, bringing warm and dry weather with it. Winds and rains rarely disturb tourists, and the thermometer shows + 28 ° C on average. The water warms up to +25 ° С.

December. At this time of year, the islands bloom, so that they turn into a real tropical paradise. Daytime temperatures rise to + 30-32 ° С, and the ocean water temperature rarely drops below + 25 ° С.

How to get to the Maldives

In any guidebook, where you will find everything you wanted to know about the Maldives, it is indicated that the connection between the island state and the mainland is carried out exclusively by air. The country's only airport is located in the capital, Male. You can get to it in the following ways:

Direct flight of the Aeroflot company from Moscow. New Airbus A-330-200 aircrafts take off from the Russian capital twice a week: on Wednesdays and Saturdays. If it is important for you to know how long to fly from Moscow with such a direct flight, you will have to be patient: the flight duration is approximately 9 hours.

Please note that when returning from the Maldives you will have to pay an airport tax of USD 10 - USD 15, which is not always included in the ticket price.

On a connecting flight with Qatar Airways (connecting point - Doha), Singapore Airlines (connecting point - Singapore) or Emirates Airlines (connecting point - Dubai). Airport tax is already included in the cost of tickets for air liners of these air carriers.

Srilankan Airlines connecting flight. To do this, you will first have to fly to Dubai or Colombo and purchase a ticket to Male at the local airport for 180 USD - 250 USD. This is the most affordable flight option for those looking to save money.

The average cost of a flight between the capitals of Russia and the Maldives ranges from 570 USD to 720 USD one way.

Maldives visa and customs clearance

Residents of Russia and the CIS countries do not need to obtain a visa to travel to the Maldives, since there is a visa-free agreement between the countries. However, given the sharp climate change and the exotic nature of the region, it would not hurt to purchase a medical insurance policy. One week insurance will cost about USD 25 - USD 45.

It is very important to comply with the rules of the customs legislation of the Republic of Maldives. They talk about the following:

• You can import and export foreign currency in unlimited quantities.
• Without paying the duty, it is allowed to import 125 ml of perfume or cologne and 200 cigarettes, as well as no more than one item related to goods for individual use per passenger.
• It is strictly forbidden to carry pork and meat products from it, salami sausages, pornographic products, drugs, souvenirs from the shell of sea turtle or dark coral, as well as antiques found on the ocean floor.

Be sure to keep in mind that the import and export of any alcoholic beverages in the Maldives is prohibited. Violation of this rule may result in arrest.

The cost of a vacation in the Maldives

Many Russian celebrities like Volochkova are very fond of vacationing in the Maldives. This is due to the very comfortable climate and reasonable prices for accommodation. If you are interested in how much a standard trip to the Maldives costs, you should take into account that it depends on the following factors:

• duration of the trip;
• hotel category;
• the island on which the hotel is located;
• meals and entertainment included in the price;
• season.

The more services the hotel offers for vacationers (SPA, swimming pools, animation, sauna and much more), the more expensive the rest will be. If you are planning a trip for 7-8 days with the reservation of a single or double room with half board and a minimum of entertainment, you will have to spend from 2600 USD to 5500 USD.

The wedding tour assumes a romantic weekend for the newlyweds and will cost from 1750 USD to 2500 USD. The price includes room decoration, photographers and musicians, fruit, wine or champagne, and an informal wedding ceremony. The all inclusive tour is suitable for those who want to completely relax during their trip. Its price - from 3500 USD to 7000 USD for a week's stay in a 4 or 5 star hotel - includes three meals a day and free drinks throughout the stay.

Those who want to save money should pay attention to last-minute tours: they are usually 30% cheaper. Also, for the most budgetary vacation in the Maldives for 8 days, you will have to spend about 2000 USD if you book a room in an inexpensive three-star hotel without any special amenities. The price includes the cost of air travel and medical insurance.

The Maldives is a true sunny paradise on earth, where you can easily recuperate after a long-awaited vacation.

An overview of some routes how to get from Moscow to the Maldives. The flight from Moscow to the Maldives can be classified as distant. However, getting from Moscow to the Maldives is easier than, for example, the Caribbean or Asia.

Direct flight Moscow-Male

Currently, only Aeroflot operates direct flights from Moscow to the Maldives. Travel time is 8.5 hours.

You can also fly with a transfer:

in Dubai - Emirates

in Abu Dhabi - Etihad

in Qatar - Qatar Airways

in Istanbul - Turkish Airlines

How long to fly from Moscow to Maldives

The above routes are the fastest (after the direct flight) and the least expensive. The flight from Moscow to Dubai takes 5 hours, and then Dubai-Male takes another 4 hours.

And you can also fly with a docking in European cities, for example:

In Frankfkrt - Condor

In Paris - Air France

In Amsterdam - KLM

There are a lot of flights from Europe to the Maldives, but it will take longer to fly this way. The Paris-Male flight takes about 10 hours.

Male airport

Having overcome the path from Moscow to Male, the road does not end there. All international flights arrive at Male Airport, which is located on a separate island.

Each hotel independently organizes a transfer for its guests. The transfer is paid separately at the hotel (or on the booking website), and is a mandatory payment.

At the exit from the airport, guests are greeted with signs by the hotel representatives, help with luggage, and escorted to the transfer.

Maldives transfer

Transfers from Male airport to the islands are of the following types:

• , boat or yacht
• Seaplane
• Regular plane to local airport + boat

The type of transfer depends primarily on the remoteness of the island. If the hotel is located a short distance from Male (up to half an hour's drive), then the transfer is organized by boat. If the hotel is further away, then you need to fly by seaplane. To get to the farthest southern atolls, tourists fly domestic flights to another airport, and from there a boat transfer to the hotel is organized.