Velana International Airport (MLE) to Malé city

How to get from the airport to the city centre: time, fare and hours for each option.

1. FerryAirport ferry to Malé (MTCC)

   10–20 min

   Fare

   MVR 15–MVR 20

   Hours

   24h

   ·

   every 15 min

   Cash only at the counter outside arrivals (MVR 20 before 06:00, USD usually accepted); resort speedboat/seaplane transfers are arranged by your resort instead.

   Source: mtcc.mv · checked 2026-09-29

2. TaxiTaxi via Sinamalé Bridge

   15–25 min

   Fare

   MVR 70

   Hours

   24h

   Government-set flat fare of MVR 70 from the airport to Malé; USD is often accepted but change comes in rufiyaa.

   Source: edition.mv · checked 2026-09-29

Fares and timetables change. Confirm with the operator before you travel.

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