Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo
Getting to Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 60 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
60 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo
Rasdhoo island sits roughly 60 km from Malé. The most affordable route is the scheduled daily speedboat at approximately USD 40 round trip, with fixed departures from both ends. For a faster crossing, a seaplane from Malé takes around 15 minutes at approximately USD 280. The resort provides an airport shuttle to help coordinate arrival.
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 Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo. Settle in and start your stay.