Let’s see: Your plans for the summer are to clean the house, clean the closet and the only places you get to go to are the supermarket and the bakeries (the nearest ones, don’t get excited). In situations like this, YOU NEED TO GET OUT OF THERE! IMMEDIATELY because spending the summer like this is injurious to health. Whether it’s a family trip or an all-girls or trip, no break can give you an escape like Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Resort.

So, How to Get to Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Resort? To get to your most awaited beautiful getaway in Maldives from Male International Airport, you can choose to travel by Seaplane or Speedboat transfer mode. The luxury resort features a lovely selection of Beach Villas and Over water Villas for you to spend a stunning Maldives vacation. Read in this article about all the modes of transfer available for commutation and their required transfer details.

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives
Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives, Photo Credit: Cinnamon Velifushi

How to Reach Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Resort 

The resort is located at a distance of about 77 km from Male International Airport and is accessible through these modes.

By Speedboat Transfer

Speedboat transfer is available from Male International Airport. The travel time by Speedboat from Male to resort is approximately 75 minutes. Let’s take a look at the charges for round-trip transfers by Speedboat:

  • Adult: USD 250 per adult (inclusive of all taxes)
  • Child (2-11 years): USD 125 per child (inclusive of all taxes)
  • Infant (0-1 years): No charge

You can book over water bungalows and suits at Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Resort online at discounted rates with this recommended website.

By Seaplane Transfer

You can also choose to travel the distance from Male International Airport to Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives Resort via scenic Seaplane ride. So once you arrive at Male International Airport, you will be guided by resort’s representative who will guide you towards Seaplane terminal. It takes approximately 25 minutes of flight travel time to reach the resort.

Seaplane transfers are available only in day light hours, so need to reach the Male Airport before Standard Transfer Timings of Seaplane. Refer to the timings for arrival and departures for International flights from Male Airport:

For same day transfers:

  • Arrival of flights before 1515 hours
  • Departure of flights after 0930 hours

Charges for the round trip Seaplane transfers go like this:

  • Adult: USD 450 per adult (inclusive of all taxes)
  • Child (2-11 years): USD 225 per child (inclusive of all taxes )
  • Infant (0-1 years): No charge

It is suggested to send in your arrival and departure details to the resort at least 72 hours prior to respective arrivals to avoid delays. If your arrivals are after the scheduled standard Seaplane time schedules same day transfer is not available so  you need to book for an overnight stay near Male International Airport at an extra expense.

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Zuzana loves to explore various islands around the world. She is very fond of the Maldives, Bora Bora, Sri Lanka, Fiji, etc. She is the main writer of this popular blog on islands.

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