By plane
Practically all visitors arrive at Malé International Airport IATA: MLE, ICAO: VRMM, located on Hulhulé Island right next to the capital Male. The airport is served by a wide array of flights to China, India, Sri Lanka, Dubai and major airports in South-East Asia, as well as an increasing number of charters from Europe. Many flights stop in Colombo Sri Lanka on the way.
Gan Airport IATA: GAN, ICAO: VRMG, on the southern atoll of Addu, also serves an international flight to Milan several times a week.
Departure taxes are included in your ticket.
British Airways now flies directly from London Gatwick to Male 3 times a week Sunday, Tuesday and Friday
Singapore Airlines flies daily direct from Singapore to Male, with late night timings.
By ship
There are no regular passenger boats to the Maldives. Even yachts usually steer clear, as navigating around the reefs is hazardous and permits are expensive.