How to Go to Maldives

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Best time to visit
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How to Reach Maldives from India

Wondering how to reach Maldives? The best way to travel is by air for those looking up how to go to Maldives. Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, etc are the main airports to board an India to Maldives flight. Depending on lay-over time, it takes approximately 7 to 11 hours to reach Male Airport from Indian cities. Male Airport (MLE) is the main point of entry for international flights in Maldives. The capital city of Male is facilitated with an international airport which connects this island nation to other parts of the world. Maldives is a country of dreams and a popular honeymoon destination. Fua Mulaku is in the southern province of the country. Kudahuvadhoo is located in the south Nilandhoo Atoll. It has one of the mysterious mounds known as hawittas and an old mosque. Mirhi Island houses an exclusive reef and a pristine beach. There are 36 resorts on this Island. Another major tourist attraction is the Maldives National Museum in Sultan Park which was earlier a palace. Velana International Airport is the major destination for those looking to fly to Maldives.

If you are thinking about how to reach Maldives from India, then you can choose from the air and sea routes. Maldives is a Tropical Island nation in the Indian Ocean. It is made up of 26 ring-shaped atolls which in turn are made up of more than 1000 coral islands. Owing to the terrain of the land, there are no railway facilities in the Maldives. Hence, if you are wondering how to reach Maldives by train, then it is better to search for alternate options. It may take up to 3 days to travel from India to Maldives by ship. November through March is an ideal time to take a cruise from India to Maldives which usually departs from Mumbai or Kochi.

Wondering how to get to Maldives by sea? One can also reach this place by the sea route. In Maldives, the water taxi is famous. These taxis are reliable, fast and very convenient. Speedboats and steamers are also functional in the country. Hulhumalé ferry terminal gives the traveler an option of the ferry as well. There is a ferry or a water taxi available in every few minutes. Ferry services are available for intra atolls travel and inter-atoll travel as well. Water taxis are inexpensive and have a fixed rate to reach a particular destination.

For those who aren't worried about Maldives vacation cost, seaplanes are also available. It costs $70 per person to take a tour of about 30 minutes. One should go for this to see the islands from a different angle. Also, there are cabs on the islands which are not expensive and are convenient as well. It is advisable to walk around the islands. Travelers can find information about how to reach Maldives from Delhi and Mumbai below:

Taking a flight to Maldives is the only option for those planning about how to travel to Maldives. Malé Airport is the largest airport in the country. There are 2 airports which carry international flights. Malè Airport on Male’ island and Gan Airport in Addu city are the international airports. Domestic airports are Hanimaadhoo Airport, Kaadedhdhoo Airport, and Kadhdhoo Airport. British Airways, Air India, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Jet Airways and other flights arrive and depart from Maldives.

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