Transport & Travelling
Seaplane provides air transport
The Maldives being an island nation, water transport is the most popular mode. Dhoni, the locally made wooden boats are primarily used for transport. Speedboats are also used to cater for the tourism industry. Speedboats can be hired as well.
Male’ International Airport at the island of Hulhulé is the hub for international air traffic. From the airport, tourists are transferred to the resorts in dhoani, speedboats, helicopters and seaplanes. If a visitor arrives with a booking at a resort, the representatives of the travel agents or the resort will cater to the transport between the airport and the resort. The national airline Air Maldives, operates domestic flights to the other four regional airports in the Maldives.
Malé and some other islands offer taxi services. The taxis have a fixed fee and the normal fare for a taxi in Malé is MRF 15. Most islands are small enough for a brisk walk to cover the island.
To reach remote resort islands away from the airport resorts offer seaplane services. If you are staying away from the central tourism zome you most parably will be flying by plane.
