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
Access to Bougan Villea Retreat is via seaplane transfer, covering a distance of 84 km from Velana International Airport. The guest house is situated on Bodufolhudhoo Island.
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.