Velana International Airport to Male

MTCC Airport–Malé Ferry

Public ferry from the pier directly outside Velana International Airport to the MTCC Ferry Terminal in central Malé; runs roughly every 15 minutes from early morning until around midnight with a journey time of about 10 minutes and 24/7 coverage with reduced night frequency.

RTL / MTCC Bus R3 (Airport – Malé West Park)

Public bus route R3 runs between Velana International Airport and Malé Island via STELCO, Maafannu Bus Station, Dharumavantha Hospital and Villingili Wharf, terminating at West Park on the western side of central Malé; typical frequency is about once per hour with service from early morning until shortly after midnight, except for a midday Friday prayer gap.

RTL / MTCC Bus B01 (Airport – Malé via Sinamalé Bridge)

Bus B01 (sometimes shown under RTL bridge bus services) connects Velana International Airport to central Malé via the Sinamalé Bridge, with services approximately every 15–30 minutes and a total travel time of around 15–20 minutes depending on traffic.

Airport Taxi (fixed-fare city taxis)

Meterless taxis wait outside the terminal and operate on government-regulated flat fares; rides from Velana International Airport to central Malé generally take about 10 minutes via the Sinamalé Bridge and are available 24/7, useful with heavy luggage or outside bus/ferry times.

Avas Ride / PickMe (app taxis)

App-based taxi services such as Avas Ride and PickMe operate between Velana International Airport and central Malé using the bridge; fares are similar to regular taxis and cars are usually available throughout the day and evening depending on demand.