Flying on one of Maldivian Air Taxi seaplanes in Maldives is one of the many ultimate experiences that the Maldives has to offer.
TAXI PLEASE !
Could you please bring me to a sandbank ?
Of course I can! Anywhere you wish…
If you go to Maldives, you will probably have the chance to fly with one of them as they are mainly used as transfers to bring passengers to the many remote resorts of the archipelago.
Welcome on board of one of the most exciting “taxi” in World….the Twin Otter seaplane. Please be aware : you are about to live an extraordinary experience.
Flying on board of a seaplane in Maldives is one of the many ultimate experiences that the destination has to offer.
If you go to Maldives, you will probably have the chance to fly with one of them as they are mainly used as transfers to bring passengers to the many remote resorts of the archipelago. But while all close-by Resorts of North and South Male Atoll provide speed-boat transfers, most of the luxury ones also propose seaplanes to comply with the exigences of their guests.
Flight duration can be as short as 10/15 minutes for the closest hideaway until 1H15 mns to reach one of the most far away resort, Beach House Manafaru, located in the most Northern Maldivian Atoll of Haa Alifu.
If a transfer by seaplane can not be schedule during your holidays, because of your budget – average price for a seaplane round-trip transfer can reach up to app 500 USD/325 £ per person or because the resort simply does not provide it, you might still have a chance to experience it by booking a photo-flight excursion available at your resort. Departures are organized directly from the resort itself or after a transfer by boat to Male Airport.
Do not forget to ask your travel agent if the excursion is organized by your favorite resort ! The price of this excursion will vary according to your resort with a starting price at +/- 120 USD par personne for app.20 minutes flight. Note : a minimum of participants will be required ( 10/11 pers) to be effective.
If budget is not a problem, you should then go for a private transfer or photo-flight.
A Private photo flight will surely make you live an extraordinary time.
Anything will be possible…like anchoring on a desert sandbank for example !
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hi! You keep directing people to inquire with their reports for fees…. Can you please give me an estimate of the cost to take a round trip seaplane from Rangali to Kodhipparu please ? Is there a water taxi option or just seaplane taxi?
thanks!!
Hi Wendy,
Transfers MUST be arranged / checked with your resort.
Thank you,
Good afternoon, We are in Maldives in January and need a transfer from Male to Reethi Beach by seaplane.How much is the transfer for one person round trip.
Hi David,
Transfers must be arranged / checked with your resort.
Thank you,
Hello
Is it possible to book a transfert with plane from Male Airport to Ganghehi ressort. We arrive the 12th of April and we will leave the 20 TH of april.
We will be 9 people.
How much is it?
Best regards
Hi Gregory,
You need to contact your resort for transfers !
we are a group of 8 adults and 3 children, need transfer from male airport to Kandima resort and spa. is it possible by sea plane, if so then what would be the charges?
Hi Saket,
You need to contact your resort for transfers !
Hello, me and my wife would like to go from Fulidhoo to Digurah on March 15. That would be possible and how much would be? Thanks.
Hi Maximiliano
Please contact your travel agent /resort guest house on location for all transfers.
Is it possible to fly to rangali to have lunch in the underwater restaurant and back to residence Maldives this Friday?
Hello Keith,
It should be possible according to your budget.
Please contact your resort asap.
Dreamfully yours,
Rozenn
My wife Meenaz & I are travelling on Costa Cruise from 16th Dec. We have been given 17th Dec for excursion to Male. Can we do submarine & Seaplane rides on that day? Can you also suggest cheapest tour for This?
Hello.
You have to contact your travel agent for this kind of information.
Enjoy your holidays !
Rozenn
I would like to do Seaplane tour as well if you can have the special rate for 7 ppl.
Hello !
Please contact your resort.
Dreamfully yours,
Hi,
Is there any other option to transfer to dhuni kohlu island? I heard the seaplane tickets are more expensive than our 6days holiday. So if the seaplane is our only choice to get there i would probably give up from coco palm resort.
Hello! I was told by resorts that they cannot confirm my seaplane timing until the night before I depart. Is that true?? It seems rather disorganised!
Dear MummyEd,
It is TRUE !
Unfortunately seaplane Cies are sending the all schedule the night before only 🙁
Resorts cannnot do anything ( and believe they wish they could 🙂 )
But at the end, don’t worry everything is super well organized from resorts towards transfers !
Have a wonderful stay dear MummyEd.
Rozenn.
Dear Sirs,
I would like to arrange an sea plane on the date of 25/02/2015 total of 7 passengers at 1700 or 1800 from Kandolhu Island to the Mali Airport and transport from the seaplane airport to Mali Airport, please advise total cost of the fare, and let me know if you have any questions.
Kind Regards,
Eva
Dear EVA,
Thank you for your enquiry, but we are not entitled to book seaplane tickets nor to give any detailed prices about this service.
All requests have to be made to your resort or eventually directly with the Seaplane Company.
Have a nice day,
Best regards,
Rozenn
I will be arriving Male around 8.30 am or 10.30 am.
What are the timings for sea plane ride to Lily resort so I can book my inbound flights accordingly.
Also what is the frequency & the last sea plane flight out of Lily resort to go back to Male airport.
Hello,
The best is to contact the resorts scheduled during you trip to the Maldives.
Everything depends on your itinerary.
2 Companies handle the seaplane flights : Maldivian Air taxi and Trans Maldivian Airways.
Both fly to different resorts.
Hope this help you a bit,
Best regards,
Rozenn
Dear Jean,
Thank you for enquiry, but we are unfortunately not entitled to give detailed prices about seaplane tickets. All requests have to be made at your resort or eventually directly with the Seaplane Company.
Have a nice day,
Best regards
Rozenn
can you please tell me where i can get a quote for a return journey on a sky taxi
Dear Yvonne,
Seaplanes are usually booked according to your stay. The best is to ask for a transfer back directly with your resort.
In case you would wish to charter a seaplane, you would have to contact them directly.
Maldives have 2 seaplane Companies. MAT and TMA.
I hope I’ve answered your question,
Wishing you a nice day,
Rozenn
Good morning,
I work in a tour operator and we are planning a working trip to Maldives to see few suppliers in the beginning of September .
Can you please indicate me the quotation for me and my partner for the follwing trasferts?
The date may change of few days, depend on the International flight availability.
05/09 from Malé Airport to Constance Moofushi Resort
09/09 from Constance Moofushi Resort to Constance Halaveli Resort
12/09 from Constance Halaveli Resort to Malé Airport
Waiaitng for your kind answer,
best regards,
Silvia
Buongiorno Silvia,
For info, seaplane transfers cannot be booked with the operating companies.
I come asap to you about this via email.
Best regards
Rozenn