Ari Atoll

Most trips route through Velana International Airport (MLE) near Male, then continue to Ari Atoll by air or sea.

• Resort guests usually pre-book transfers bundled by the resort (seaplane, domestic flight, or speedboat).
• Guesthouse travelers often use domestic flights to Maamigili (VAM) for South Ari, or scheduled ferries and shared speedboats for inhabited islands (timetables change seasonally).

Plan flights with transfers in mind: seaplanes operate in daylight, and weather can delay boat schedules.

Transport style depends on where you stay. - Resort islands: walkable, with buggies for luggage.