Search Flights from Male (Maldives) to Delhi

There are different sea and air transportation options to go from Male city center and other Maldivian islands to Male Airport. You can choose speedboat and sea plane as a means of sea transportation, or you can choose regional airplane service as a means of airway transportation.

Speedboat

The speedboat called the Dhoni in Maldives is one of the vehicles that will provide you with quick access to Male Airport. You can reach Male Airport quickly thanks to the speedboats which are mostly used for shorter distances.

Sea plane

You can reach Male Airport while enjoying a bird's-eye view with the sea planes. If you want to enjoy the unique natural beauty of Maldives and to have a pleasant and comfortable journey, you can choose sea planes.

Regional Plane

You can choose to go to Male Airport with regional airplanes from other islands in Maldives. There are 6 regional airports to choose from in Maldives. These are Dharavandhoo Airport, Kadhdhoo Airport, Fuvahmulah Airport, Kooddoo Airport, Kaadedhdhoo Airport and Hanimaadhoo Airport.

Airport Information

Male Airport, which is the largest airport in the Maldive Islands, is also the Maldives' only international airport. Male Airport on Hulhule Island, which is only one kilometer from Maldives' capital, Male, brings tourists from all over the world to the Maldives every year. Male Airport has three different terminal buildings where international and regional flights and sea plane flights are held from.

The airport has a health center where you can find all the health services and a pharmacy where you can get your medicines. There is also a babysitting room at the airport, where children are also considered. There is a computer room with internet access for those who need it, shower rooms, a mosque for Muslims, a private room for smokers at the airport, where wheeled luggage carrying vehicles make it easier for passengers.

In addition to these, bank ATMs, where you can make your money transactions, are located at the terminal where the regional flight are held from. In the main terminal, there is a mail office where you can post your mail. Services at Male Airport also include shopping and eating and drinking places. These places include Liquor & Tobacco, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Souvenirs, Confectionery, Courtvision Spice Shop, The Coffee Club, Tahi Express, Dome Male International Airport and Burger King.

Indira Gandhi International Airport is located 16 km from the New Delhi city center. Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. One of the easiest transportation alternatives to get to the city center from the airport is by using your hotel’s airport shuttle service. If your hotel does not provide an airport shuttle service then other methods of transportation include taxis, buses, or the metro.

The first thing we recommend you do when you land is exchange money into the local currency. We would recommend having local currency on you at all times. Taxi drivers or bus drivers tend to demand higher fares in foreign currency. If you have the local currency on hand you won’t face this problem.

Bus

The cheapest transportation alternative to get to the city center from the airport is by bus. Most buses depart every 30 minutes and provide transportation to major parts of the city, such as Connaught Palace and the Interstate Bus Terminal. Buses depart from the airport terminals and take about 50 minutes to get to the city center.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available at the arrivals section of the terminals and they provide convenient transportation to the city center. There are 3 taxi operators at the airport that charge based on the kilometers traveled, Meru Cabs, Mega Cabs, and Easy Cabs. There are also fixed-rate taxis that provide transportation to the city center. For these pre-paid taxis you pay the fare at the taxi office first and are given a receipt that you hand to the driver once you have reached your destination. After you’ve paid the fare at the taxi office ignore any requests for additional payment made by the driver. A taxi to the city center will cost around 200-400 rupee.    

Metro

The most convenient method of transportation to get to the city center from the airport is by metro. The Airport Express metro line provides a quick commute to the city center, running every 3 minutes from the Airport Metro Station located at Terminal 3. A portion of this metro line runs above ground, giving you a brief tour of the city. The last stop on the metro linke in the city is the New Delhi Train Station. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by metro and tickets can be purchased from ticket counters or automatic ticket issuing machines.    

Airport Information

Located 16 km from the New Delhi city center, Indira Gandhi International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. In 2015 the airport was awarded the Best Airport in Central Asia/India by Skytrax. The airport acts as a major hub for various Indian carriers. Indira Gandhi International Airport operates passenger services out of 2 terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Terminal 2 has been dedicated for special operations since 2010. There are plans for further expansion in the future.  

The airport features a variety of services to ensure passengers’ needs are met as they wait for their flight or after they land. There are also many special services that passengers can benefit from. Indira Gandhi International Airport contains a hotel, spa services, lounges, duty free shops and famous brands like Mango and Hugo Boss where you can go shopping. The international terminal, Terminal 3, features sleeping pods that passengers can use as they wait for their departing flight. For more detailed information on these sleeping pods please visit Indira Gandhi International Airport’s website.