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.

The Maldivian Government is in the process of establishing a more affordable public transport network within the country and several companies are already operating intra-atoll high-speed ferry services. Most tourists can pre-book their holidays in the Maldives whilst simultaneously booking their preferred transfer method.

If your destination is one of the more remote resorts in Maldives, the resort will provide air transfers through their preferred partner companies. Below are two domestic air transfer companies which work closely with, and are recommended by, Maldives Traveller:
• Island Aviation
• Trans Maldivian Airways

Island Aviation Services
Island Aviation Services (IAS) are the operators of Maldivian, the national airline of Maldives. The company, based at Malé International Airport, operates international flights while also providing inter-island services. The airline division of Island Aviation Services was rebranded as Maldivian when it began operating international flights on August 25, 2008.

Maldivian now operates regular flights to Sri Lanka and India, while providing domestic flights to regional airports in Hanimaadhoo, Kaadedhdhoo, Kadhdhoo, Malé, Gan, Haa Alif Atoll and Addu Atoll. The company operates five lounges in three of its destinations in Maldives: the Finifenmaa, Saimaa, and Moonimaa Lounges at Malé International Aiport; Kashimaa Lounge in Hanimaadhoo Airport; and Kashimaa Lounge in Gan International Airport.

For more information please visit www.maldivian.aero

Trans Maldivian Airways
Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) was founded in 1989, and originally named Hummingbird Island Helicopters. The company operated a helicopter fleet until the introduction of the first seaplanes in the Maldives in 1997. TMA is the oldest and, in many ways, the most experienced air transfer operator in the Maldives. It pioneered the use of aircraft to transport tourists to island-based resorts.

The transition to a "seaplane-only" fleet of aircraft was completed in January of 1999. TMA now operates 20 Twin Otters. TMA also operates its own Sea Plane Terminal at Male' International Airport, with seven exclusive Resort Lounges and a fleet of air-conditioned buses and baggage vehicles for intra-airport transfers.

For more information please visit www.transmaldivian.com