Independent Travel in the Maldives
In many ways, fully independent travellers (FITs) are pioneers of a new type of tourism in the Maldives. The majority of visitors to the Maldives have package holiday bookings.
Travel Advice
Travel to Maldives
Most tourists come to Maldives on charter flights from Europe operated from all the major cities in the continent; London, Manchester, Milan, Rome, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, Vienna, Paris and Moscow...
Duty Free
Duty Free Shopping is available to all passengers at the Departure Terminal of Male' International Airport. The lounge has a number of stylishly designed retail outlets for travellers to enjoy duty free shopping...
Male' International Airport
Male' International Airport is the only international airport in the county and has been a fully fledged international airport for nearly a quarter of a century. The airport is on the island of Hulhule, a couple of kilometers from the capital Male'.
Immigration & Customs
Immigration procedures at the airport are quiet simple. Tourists are given a 30-day visa on arrival. For extensions you will be required to apply to the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Male'.
Transport from Airport
If you have pre-booked your holiday on a resort or a safari vessel it is most likely that you would have booked your transfer as well. Transfers to resorts are by seaplane or by boat.
Domestic Travel
Being an island nation, there are several methods of transport available within the Maldives. Marine transport is usually via speedboats; buses and taxis are an option on land; and air transfers are available for remote islands.
Holiday Types
Honeymoon, Business, Family, Spa Retreat, Wedding Ceremonies, Diving
Accommodation
Resorts, City Hotels, Liveaboards
Travel Advice
Domestic Travel, Duty Free, Immigration & Customs, Independent Travel in the Maldives, Male' International Airport, Transport from Airport
