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Noonu Atoll · 05°46.0′N 73°24.7′E

Manadhoo

The capital of Noonu.

Noonu's capital, far enough north that a seaplane is the obvious way in, in an atoll better known for its very exclusive resorts than its local islands.

  • Atoll capital
  • Remote
  • Local life

Seaplane countryThe flight is the obvious way in

Manadhoo as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.
MLE Manadhoo

Your route

About 55 minutes, airport to harbour.

Take off
Velana International (MLE)Noovilu Seaplane Terminal
Likely landing
Siyam Worldresort lagoon, Noonu Atoll
Flight
~45 min172.3 km · 93 NM, estimated
Boat
~10 min6.9 km from the platform
Bearing
356° N94.8 NM from Malé as the crow flies
Other ways
Speedboat from Malé, around 3.5 hours.

The operator decides which lagoon each rotation uses, so yours may differ; it is confirmed with your slot the day before. Times are our estimates from real positions: flight at a Twin Otter's cruise plus taxi, boat at about 40 km/h.

Other lagoons within reach

  1. Siyam World6.9 km away · ~45 min flight
  2. Sun Siyam Iru Fushi10.4 km away · ~45 min flight
  3. Cheval Blanc Randheli11.4 km away · ~45 min flight
  4. Noku Maldives13.6 km away · ~50 min flight
  5. Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa Maldives14.2 km away · ~50 min flight

Gate 03 · Plan your flight

Build your boarding pass.

Choose an island and tell us when you land. We work out the likely lagoon, the flight and the boat, check it against the daylight cut-off, and send it to a real person who books it for you.

Your trip
You land in Malé at
:

seaplanes.mvBoarding pass · seaplane
FromMLEVelana · Malé
94.8 NM
ToManadhooNoonu Atoll
Flight
~45 min
Then boat
~10 min
Heading
356° N
Date
Any day
Passengers
2 adults
Seat
Window, ideally

Lands at Siyam World lagoon · the nearest on TMA's live network; the operator confirms the platform

Who is flying?

No payment now. We reply with confirmed times and a fare in writing, usually within a few hours, then a secure card link. Or WhatsApp us.

Island-hop from here

Nearest local islands