Soneva Jani
Getting to Soneva Jani
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 170 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
170 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Soneva Jani
Soneva Jani is 170 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. Reaching the resort requires a domestic flight and then a speedboat transfer. The property arranges an airport shuttle. Allow extra time for the domestic connection when planning arrival and departure schedules.
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 170 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Soneva Jani. Settle in and start your stay.