7 Best Maldives Resorts With Seaplane Transfer

Seaplane transfers in Maldives can vary from resort to resort. The usual flat fee can range from $250 to $750 roundtrip for each individual. The further away from Velana International Airport, the more expensive it can get, with the further resorts potentially charging up to $900. 

Speedboats would be your next best bet but with some of the resorts being more than 300 kilometres / 186 miles away from the airport, seaplanes quickly become the go-to option. 

While seaplanes are the better option in far island-to-island travel, it can get costly so it’s best to see if you can fit this time-saving alternative if your budget allows.

Maldives Resorts with Seaplane Transfers

Flying over the specked country that is Maldives is known to be a magical experience. From high above, the islands offer an aesthetic unlike any other, captivating all who gaze upon their beauty. The sea beckons you to its waters and swim in the crystalline painting that is Maldives underwater.

And while these resorts are far, they are definitely worth the trip. Here’s our pick of the best Maldives resorts with seaplane transfers.

1. Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives

Located in the northernmost atoll of Haa Alifu, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa Maldives boasts a journey on a yacht that you can enjoy with family and friends. This 5 star resort promotes romance, sustainability and fun like no other.

• Food & Beverage (spread across two restaurants, one bar & grill and one cafe’)
  • BBQ
  • Indian, Japanese & Thai fusion
  • International cuisine
  •  Cocktails, wines, beers, liquors & various other alcoholic drinks along with juices, soft drinks and more
    
• Activities
  • Hideaway Spa
  • Private boat rentals
  • Snorkelling
  • Scuba diving
  • Watersports
  • Fishing
  • Yoga & fitness
  • Tennis lessons & more

You can reach Hideaway by taking a seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport with a 75 minute travel time. Return tickets cost $560 for adults and children. Do bear in mind that ticket rates are subject to change depending on the season.

2. Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi shows great passion in celebrating festivities when they do roll by. December is a special time at Fairmont, where a variety of seasonal events take place towards the tail end of the month.

In Maldives, Christmas takes place at Shaviyani Atoll under the joyful eye of this resort and never ceases to amaze.

Fairmont also has great admiration for nature in Maldives and continues to show that love by putting sustainability at the top of their priority list with a Sustainability Lab (first of its kind in Maldives) along with the activities to match.

• Food & Beverage (spread across 3 restaurants and 1 bar)
  • Traditional Maldivian cuisine
  • Asian cuisine
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Seafood cuisine
  • Thai-inspired dishes
  • Indonesian-inspired dishes
    
• Activities
  • Coral Regeneration
  • Mermaid Class
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Recycled Turtle Tag-making & more

Fairmont can be reached by taking a seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport with a 55 minute travel time. Return tickets cost $660 for adults and $385 for kids from the ages of 2 to 11.99. Do bear in mind that ticket rates are subject to change depending on the season.

3. JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

Marriott is a household hotel name at this point, pioneers in the hospitality industry that has quite a bit of skin in the game. The hotel chain opened the JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa in November of 2019 and has been offering jaw-dropping experiences ever since.

The hotel has 60 luxuriously spacious beach & overwater villas that come with their own pools and amenities for an unforgettable holiday.

• Food & Beverage (spread across 5 restaurants and 3 bars)
  • International cuisine
  • Italian cuisine
  • Thai cuisine
  • Japanese cuisine
  • Grill restaurant
    
• Activities
  • Football & volleyball courts
  • Dive & watersports centre
  • Kids club and more

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa can be reached by taking a seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport with a 55 minute travel time. Return tickets cost $625 for an adult and $735 for a child from the ages of 2 to 11.99. Do bear in mind that ticket rates are subject to change depending on the season.

4. Soneva Jani Maldives

Soneva Jani Maldives describes itself as ‘The Maldives’ Ultimate Family Destination’. They say this with confidence due to the fact they have one of the largest kids clubs in Asia. The Den is a children’s zone that has been recognised by Worldwide Kids and is suitable for kids of all ages; from toddlers all the way up to teenagers. 

They offer a variety of activities for each age range for maximum entertainment value. Parents can rest easy knowing their kids are in capable and entertaining hands and can enjoy some time together without worry.

• Food & Beverage (spread across multiple restaurants)
  • Plant-based cuisine
  • Southeast Asian cuisine
  • Cambodian cuisine
  • Chinese cuisine
  • Indonesian cuisine
  • Thai cuisine
  • Pescatarian cuisine
  • International cuisine
  • Seafood cuisine
    
• Activities
  • Private Cinema Paradiso
  • So Starstruck Astronomy Dinner
  • Sonu’s Picnic
  • Surfing & more

Soneva Jani Maldives can be reached by taking a seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport with a 45 minute travel time. Return tickets are estimated to be $1,300 for adults during the high season and $950 during the low season. For children from the ages of 2 to 11.99 it is $475 during the low season and $650 for the rest of the year. Do bear in mind that ticket rates are subject to change depending on the season.

5. Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives opened in 2008 and has been making strides to improve the local community with their involvement in local projects. The resort can be found in Noonu Atoll located in the north. They have an award winning spa, The Spa By Thalgo, that offers hydrotherapy, signature treatments, bespoke consultations and more.

• Food & Beverage (spread across 10 restaurants and 5 bars)
  • Asian cuisine
  • French cuisine
  • International cuisineSeafood cuisine
  • Desserts
  • Indian cuisine
  • Teppanyaki
  • Italian cuisine
    
• Activities
  • Craft classes
  • Island excursions
  • Clownfish dives
  • Romantic dinner setup on the beach
  • Nature walks & more

Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives can be reached by taking a seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport with a 45 minute travel time. Return tickets cost $465 for an adult and $230 for a child from the ages of 2 to 11.99. Do bear in mind that ticket rates are subject to change depending on the season.

6. ROBINSON Club Noonu Maldives

ROBINSON Club Noonu Maldives prides itself on being a family friendly destination; with 60 water villas, 46 beach villas and 11 duplex villas, it’s easy to comfortably house one adult and one child / teenager at minimum, with the 13 accommodation options becoming bigger and better as you go on.

With them being All Inclusive, it just makes it that much easier on your wallet while it offers you a peace of mind you’ve never felt before.

• Food & Beverage
  • One main restaurant
  • One specialty restaurant
  • One Teppanyaki restaurant
  • One main bar
  • One sundowner bar
    
• Activities
  • Waterpolo
  • Slacklining
  • Crossboccia
  • Eventful evenings with food, drink & entertainment
  • Jekami – daily poolside quiz for everyone
  • Diving & snorkelling
  • Standup paddling & more

ROBINSON Club Noonu Maldives can be reached by taking a seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport with a 45 minute travel time. Return tickets cost $858 for an adult, $632 for a child from the ages of 6 to 13.99 and $735 for a child from the ages of 2 to 5. Do bear in mind that ticket rates are subject to change depending on the season.

7. Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa

The gem of Maldives is a families and couples All Inclusive sanctuary, offering a range of experiences that will delight both parties during their stay. Indulge in The Emerald Spa, where Thai & Balinese treatments are guaranteed to send you into a world of bliss and calm.

• Food & Beverage (spread across 4 restaurants and 2 bars)
  • International cuisine
  • Mediterranean cuisine
  • Latin American cuisine
  • Asian cuisine
  • Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
    
• Activities
  • The Emerald Spa
  • Dolphin Kids Club
  • Gym & Sports Center 
  • Diving Center
  • Water Sports Center

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa can be reached by taking a seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport with a 40 minute travel time. Return tickets cost $590 for an adult and $360 for a child from the ages of 2 to 11.99. Do bear in mind that ticket rates are subject to change depending on the season.