Bougan Villea Retreat
Getting to Bougan Villea Retreat
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 84 km · Seaplane transfer
Seaplane transfer
84 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Bougan Villea Retreat
Bougan Villea Retreat is 84 km from Male's international airport. The transfer is by seaplane or domestic flight. The hotel runs a shuttle service for local transfers once on the island. Confirm your seaplane or flight booking well in advance, as connections to Bodufolhudhoo can fill quickly in peak season.
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 84 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Bougan Villea Retreat. Settle in and start your stay.
Location
On the map
Iramaage, Bodufolhudhoo
Where to eat
- Harbor View cafe 0.12 km
- Triple Seven cafe 0.12 km
- Coffee Village cafe 0.14 km
- King's Bistro restaurant 0.17 km
- Restaurant Nika Island restaurant 0.8 km
- Coffee cafe 1.01 km