By The Shade Maldives
Getting to By The Shade Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 74 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
74 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach By The Shade Maldives
By The Shade Maldives is on Hangnaameedhoo island, approximately 74 km from Malé. The transfer is by seaplane from Velana International Airport. Seaplanes operate during daylight hours only, so it is worth coordinating flight arrival and departure times with the property in advance.
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 74 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at By The Shade Maldives. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.
Location
On the map
Javaahiru Magu, Hangnaameedhoo
Where to eat
- Viva Rooftop Café cafe 0.32 km