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Private Jet Charter to Maldives

Charter a private jet to the Maldives: overwater villas with waterslides, dinner five metres under the lagoon, and a seaplane waiting on arrival. Travel on your own schedule, with private aviation services arranged around your itinerary.

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THE EXPERIENCE

Discover Maldives

Stay

Soneva Jani

A Noonu Atoll retreat with lagoon-facing overwater villas, waterslides and island experiences that balance active days with restorative time beside the water.

Soneva Fushi

A nature-led retreat in Baa Atoll, with jungle villas, overwater accommodation and dining experiences woven into Soneva Fushi's barefoot island setting.

Cheval Blanc Randheli

A secluded Maldivian retreat, Cheval Blanc Randheli offers island accommodation, destination dining and a dedicated spa experience, with seaplane access arranged in advance.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

A three-island retreat in South Malé Atoll, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi brings expansive villas together with dining and wellness experiences beside the Indian Ocean.

One&Only Reethi RahOne&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

One&Only Reethi Rah

A private-island retreat in the Maldives, One&Only Reethi Rah offers space to disconnect, with beach and overwater accommodation and island experiences.

The Nautilus Maldives

An intimate Maldivian island retreat with 26 beach and ocean houses, each with a separate living room and private pool, and individually tailored experiences.

Eat

Restaurants Worth Discovering

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant (Conrad Maldives Rangali Island)

The world's first all-glass undersea restaurant, five metres below the lagoon. Why famous: the most photographed restaurant in the Maldives; venue for the annual Michelin Master Series with three-star guest chefs.

Out of the Blue (Soneva Fushi)

Two-storey overwater pavilion with several kitchens, a sushi counter and an overwater greenhouse. Why famous: Soneva's culinary heart; hosts visiting Michelin-starred chef residencies.

Once Upon a Table (Soneva Fushi)

Eight-seat horseshoe table serving menu-less dinners by visiting Michelin-starred chefs. Why famous: the Maldives' most exclusive chef's table; eight guests, no menu.

Baraabaru (Four Seasons Kuda Huraa)

Torch-lit open-deck Indian restaurant with South Indian architecture. Why famous: the benchmark for Indian fine dining in the Maldives; tandoor tapas and full thalis under the stars.

SEA (Anantara Kihavah)

Underwater restaurant in the Baa Atoll serving seafood tasting menus beneath the reef. Why famous: one of the Maldives' signature underwater dining rooms, inside a UNESCO biosphere reserve.

Culture

Things to See and Do

Old Friday Mosque (Hukuru Miskiy)

1658 coral-stone mosque in Malé. Why visit: the oldest mosque in the country and a UNESCO candidate.

Malé

The capital island: mosques, markets and the waterfront. Why visit: the living Maldives beyond the resorts.

Mulee Aage and Sultan Park

The presidential palace and the old sultan's garden in Malé. Why visit: the political heart of the islands.

HAPPENING IN MALDIVES

Upcoming Events in Maldives

The events worth timing your trip around.

ART AND DESIGN · JUL 8-10

Fari Islands Festival

Patina Maldives and The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, July 8-10. A three-day festival across two luxury resorts: art residencies, live music, guest-chef dining, wellness and marine conservation. A celebrity and creative crowd travels internationally for the weekend; the 2027 programme is still to be announced.

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ELITE SPORTS · SEPTEMBER

Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, Sultans surf break. The annual invitational surf contest where champion surfers compete across single-fin, twin-fin and thruster divisions over eight days. Past champions include Kelly Slater, Taj Burrow and Joel Parkinson; guests combine the contest with a high-end resort stay.

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WHEN TO GO

December to April is the season

Dec-Apr: Peak. Dry northeast monsoon, calm seas, clear diving. Book charters well ahead.
May-Jul: Shoulder. The southwest monsoon arrives; surf season builds.
Aug-Oct: Low. Livelier surf, occasional rain, and the easiest aircraft availability of the year.
SIGNATURE JOURNEYS

Popular Private Jet Routes

Dubai → Malé≈ 4h 15m nonstop
London → Malé≈ 10h nonstop
Singapore → Malé≈ 5h 15m nonstop
Mumbai → Malé≈ 2h 45m nonstop
PRIVATE AVIATION INFORMATION

Airports and Travel Information

Airport: Velana International Airport (MLE), Malé. FBO handling, then seaplane or speedboat transfer to the resort.

Alternates: Gan International (GAN) for the southern atolls; Maafaru for the northern atolls.

Aircraft fit: Long-range jets nonstop from Europe and the Gulf; from North America, ultra-long-range with a tech stop.

Notes: All nationalities receive a 30-day visa on arrival. Seaplanes fly daylight only; evening arrivals mean a night in Malé or a speedboat transfer.

QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa for the Maldives?

All nationalities receive a 30-day visa on arrival, free of charge.

Can we bring our dog?

Yes. Pet-friendly aircraft are available on request. We arrange the paperwork and the right aircraft with the operator; note some resorts have pet restrictions, so tell us early.

What's the best month for the Maldives?

January to March: calm seas, clear diving, peak season. September brings the surf champions trophy.

How do I get from the airport to my resort?

By seaplane (daylight only) or speedboat. We coordinate the transfer with your resort.

Can the jet wait for my return?

Yes. We can position the aircraft on standby at MLE for multi-day stays, or reposition it and bring it back for your return.

Plan Your Private Flight to Maldives.

Tell us when. We handle the aircraft, the slots,
the seaplane, and the final transfer.

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