Why Maldives
Clear lagoons, island resorts and a pace that slows right down.
The Maldives is a chain of coral atolls spread across the Indian Ocean, where most resorts occupy an island of their own. Where you stay shapes the whole trip, because the island is also where you eat, swim and spend most of your time.
- Lagoons and reefs
- Shallow, clear water and house reefs you can often snorkel from the beach.
- Overwater villas
- Villas built out over the lagoon, a signature of many resorts.
- Marine life
- Manta rays, turtles and reef sharks across many of the atolls.
- Local islands
- Inhabited islands with guesthouses, for a simpler and quieter stay.
What travellers often plan
Getting to Maldives, staying and getting around.
Ask about one of these or all of them together in a single request.
- FlightsRoutes into Maldives, with dates, cabin and airline preferences.Flight assistance
- HotelsA stay in the part of Maldives that suits your plans.Hotel assistance
- Airport transfersA pickup planned around your arrival time and luggage.Transfer assistance
- Local transportationRides between your hotel, venues and day trips around Maldives.Cab assistance
Planning your trip
The practical bits.
- Best time to visit
- December to April is the drier season.
- Getting around
- Speedboats and seaplanes; resorts usually arrange the transfer.
- Suggested length
- Five to seven days.
Where to stay
Choosing an area in Maldives.
- North and South Malé Atolls
- The closest resorts to the airport, often reachable by speedboat.
- Ari Atoll
- Known for diving, snorkelling and seasonal whale shark sightings.
- Baa Atoll
- A UNESCO biosphere reserve, reached by seaplane or domestic flight.
- Maafushi
- A local island with guesthouses, suited to a simpler, lower-key stay.
A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.
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Getting around
Arriving in Maldives.
International flights arrive at Velana International (MLE), on its own island beside the capital, Malé. Onward transfers are by speedboat, seaplane or domestic flight depending on the atoll, so mention your resort when you ask about flights.
Speedboats and seaplanes; resorts usually arrange the transfer.
When planning matters
Worth sorting out before you go.
- Check entry requirements early
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
- Travel dates make a difference
- School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
- Plan the arrival, not just the flight
- Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
- Match the stay to the plan
- Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.
Keep exploring
Other places worth planning for.
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