Pavona Maldives
Getting to Pavona Maldives
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 60 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
60 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Pavona Maldives
Pavona Maldives is on Gaafaru Atoll, about 60 km from Velana International Airport. The transfer is by seaplane. The property also lists an airport shuttle service. Gaafaru is an outer atoll, so factor the seaplane leg into your travel planning — it adds time but is part of the journey.
Seaplane transfers typically run $250–600 per person round trip, booked through the property. A few islands in this band are also served by a domestic flight to a nearby regional airport plus a short boat — ask the property which routing is faster for your dates.
The journey
Step by step
- Fly to Malé. Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives' main international gateway, served by direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Seaplane transfer. Transfer onward by scenic seaplane over the atolls — roughly 60 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Pavona Maldives. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.
Location
On the map
Hiythfaseyhamagu, Gaafaru