Flights to maldives
Cheap Flights to maldives
Overview
Mesmerising white-sandy beaches, unparalleled luxury, and a breathtaking underwater world make the Maldives a must-visit destination for an excellent holiday trip of a lifetime. Home to the world’s best beaches, Maldives consist of almost 1200 islands which are so perfect that it’s literally hard to be blasé about them. White powdery sand embellished with shiny cyan-blue Indian Ocean waters, find true tranquillity on the beaches of Malé, the capital of Maldives. There is an airport island neighbouring beaches of the Maldives named Velana International Airport which was constructed on the azure sea to offer international travel services which are operated by the municipality of the city.
All thanks to technological developments, the island is now expanded, with white land recovered from the sea in order to house the growing population of the city and an increased number of travellers and holidaymakers.
The Maldives’ clear water is a magnet for all those who are aficionados of the beautiful marine life. The diversity and richness are astonishing - mesmerising caves, remarkable coral walls and vibrant tropical fishes await you when you submerge underwater to the reef.
Climate
The Maldives might be humid, but also extremely sunny throughout the year. You can experience dry weather of north-eastern monsoon from November to March, whereas the south-western monsoon comes with heavy rainfall from June to August. Ideally, the hot and dry season is accompanied by cool breezes and infrequent rain, making it the perfect destination for mostly all tourists seeking serenity and natural beauty.
Travel Information
Language: Dhivehi
Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa
Local time: GMT + 5
Avg. Flight Time: 10h 20m
Best Time To Visit
The best time to pack your floral shirts, shorts and flip-flops and fly to the Maldives is the months between January and April as then you can experience tropical monsoon climate, rendering periodic rainfall all over May to December. The weather offers both dry and wet seasons. On average, the temperature ranges from highs of 95 degrees to lows of 78 degrees F.
Maldives Attractions and Activities
1. Ancient Wonders Waiting to be Discovered
Furnished and constructed by the Chinese in the 20th century, the Maldives National Museum boasts a vast gallery, including samples of a few of the ancient household wares, earliest weaponry, and other paraphernalia related to religion.
2. The Marvellous Architecture of the Old Friday Mosque
Built in 1656, the architectural style of the Old Friday Mosque is unique, featuring coral stone ornamental designs that have been chiselled to incorporate the Quran scripts. There are also woodcarvings that date back centuries.
3. Water Sports on Neighbouring Villingili
The neighbouring island Villingili is located west of Malé which is a secluded place to try your skills of Flyboarding. The professional flyboarding partner (Zapata-certified), Liquid Water Sports has a skilled team to help you with ropes.
4. Day Trips to Hulhumale
This reclaimed land mass was once covered by the sea, and it is presently a residential island and a lovely spot for day trippers. The Mosque of Hulhumale is an unmissable attraction, with its gold-coloured dome and marvellous structural design.
5. Exquisite Sandy Beaches
The Malé coast is embellished with white powdery sandy beaches overlooking the mesmerising azure Indian Ocean. Soak up the sun or splash out in the crystal waters for a rejuvenating swim.
Airlines Operate Flight to Maldives
- British Airways
- Srilankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- Emirates
- Saudi Arabian Airlines
Time Duration from Different Airports
- London to Maldives – 10h 20m
- Manchester to Maldives – 11h
- Newcastle to Maldives – 14h 20m
- Birmingham to Maldives – 11h
- Glasgow to Maldives – 13h 5m
- Edinburgh to Maldives – 13h 11m
- Belfast to Maldives – 15h 55m
Distance to the City Centre
The distance from Malé Airport to Malé City is 34 mins or 3.4kms.
Transport from Maldives
Most of the tourists flying in international flights land at Velana International Airport which is about 1.2 miles or 2 km from Malé. Catch a ferry which carries passengers to Malé from the airport in every 10-30 minutes costing around MVR15 for one way. The fastest way to get to your desired resort or hotel within Malé is a seaplane ride as it takes about 30-minutes, including island sightseeing which costs around MVR2325 for one way tours.
Visa Requirements for the Maldives
Mostly all British residents can attain a tourist visa on arrival when not staying more than 30 days in the Maldives. They just require a valid return or onward flight ticket and sufficient funds for your trip.
Tips for your stay in the Maldives
- Consider flying in regional airlines including Sri Lankan Airlines and Air Asia as they are offering cheap airfare to get to the Maldives.
- Do island hopping with the help of ferries as they cost less than other means of transportation i.e. 30-75 MVR relying on distance.
- The cheapest and more convenient way for travellers to stay in the Maldives is lodging with locals.
- Being a Muslim country, Maldives lacks any kind of alcohol, except on islands with famous resorts which have special privileges.
- Choose to pay in USD rather than spending in the Maldives’ own currency MVR. Most of the shops accept USD and somehow you get a better price when paying in USD.
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