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How to Get There
There are a number of flights and possible connections to get to the Maldives, including: from Dubai on Air Maldives; from Kuala Lumpur on Singapore Air; from Madras on Lanka Air; from Delhi on Lanka Air; from Delhi on Air Maldives; from Bangkok on Singapore Air; and from Hong Kong via Singapore Air.
There are no direct flights from the U.S. into Male. Probably, the best connections into Male are via Dubai on Emirates Air and via Singapore on Singapore Air. Both airlines have local offices in Male.
Airlines carriers currently with routes to the Maldives include:
| Name of Airline | Code | Country of Origin |
|---|---|---|
| Air Lanka | UL | Sri Lanka |
| Indian Airlines | IC | India |
| Emirates Airways | EK | Dubai |
| Singapore Airlines | SQ | Singapore |
| Pakistan International Airline | PK | Pakistan |
| Air Maldives | LG | Maldives |
| Malysian Airways | MH | Malaysia |
| LTU | LT | Germany |
| Condor | DE | Germany |
| Lauda Airways | NG | Austria |
| Austrian Airlines | OS | Austria |
| Aeroflot | SU | Russia |
| Uzberkistan Airways | HY | Uzberkistan |
Many funding agencies/governments may have regulations regarding travel and you must following your agency's policies. For example, if your travel is provided by one of the U.S. Federal agencies, you must keep in mind regulations under the U.S. Fly America Act when making your travel arrangements.
Hulule International Airport
Hulule Airport is an island which looks more like an aircraft carrier from the air and is a short boat ride from Male. Helicopter and seaplane services are available to transfer passengers to outlying resort islands. Internal flights to northern and southern atolls also operate from Hulule.
Immediately upon leaving the terminal building, you will find various representatives of resorts and travel agents. Travel representative also wait on the lookout for the very few who arrive without prior bookings.
There is an airport restaurant serving simple meals and refreshments. Money changing facilities are also provided.
There is no scheduled ferry service to the resorts, and each resort makes its own arrangements. A ferry service operates to and from Male, with frequencies depending on demand. The fare varies, from a few Rufiyaa for sharing a dhoni to several dollars for a speed boat.
Airline counters are only open and staffed during flight times, and the airport is deserted just minutes after departure or arrival of the flight.
If you have questions or need clarification regarding information contained in these Bulletins, contact Ms. Diane Lask, JOSS, at (+1) 303-497-8684, lask@ucar.edu.
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Last modified: 17 August 1998