AtollVarious – Lhaviyani, Baa, North Male and more
Villas90 + villas at Hurawalhi, 125 at Vakkaru, 68 at JOALI Being
TransferSeaplane 30‑45 min from MLE (e.g., Hurawalhi 40 min, Amilla 30 min)
House reefMany resorts boast excellent house reefs for snorkelling
Best forCouples, families, divers and wellness seekers
What airlines fly from St Petersburg to the Maldives?
Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines offer one‑stop flights via Dubai, Doha or Singapore, with connections from major European hubs as well.
How long does the flight take?
A typical journey from the U.S. or Europe takes about 19 hours total, including a single layover of 3‑5 hours.
What is the best season to visit?
January to April offers the dry northeast monsoon with clear skies; May to October is the wet southwest monsoon but still provides plenty of sunshine and lower rates.
Do I need a visa?
No pre‑visa is required; a 30‑day tourist visa is granted on arrival at Velana International Airport for most nationalities.
How far is the resort from the airport?
Seaplane transfers range from 30 minutes (Amilla Maldives) to 45 minutes (Hurawalhi), while speedboat rides can be as short as 20 minutes (Gili Lankanfushi).
What is the time difference?
The Maldives is 5 hours ahead of GMT.
A note on accuracy. Travel facts shift — villa counts get added, restaurants reopen under new chefs, transfer schedules change with the seasons. We update this site as often as we can, but the fastest, most reliable way to confirm anything before booking is to message Fede on WhatsApp. He'll tell you what's true today, not what was true last year.