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There are regular flights from Colombo (Sri Lanka), Thiruvananthapuram (south-west India), Dubai, and Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), as well as many charter flights from European centers. Malι International Airport is the only international gateway; departure tax is $US10. There are regular cargo ships but they don't usually take passengers. The Maldives is not popular with private yachts because the reefs are so hazardous and cruising permits are restrictive and expensive.
Arriving on Evening flights
Tourists destined for resorts located other than in the Male' Atoll can expect to be accommodated overnight in an hotel or resort near Male' International Airport unless night transfer by helicopter or speed boat is pre booked and subject to availability. Night transfers are limited to a number of resorts only.
Flying Time
From Singapore: 4 hours
From London: 13 hours
From Frankfurt: 11 hours
From Paris: 11 hours
From Milan: 9 hours
From Dubai: 4 hours
From Colombo: 55 minutes
From Trivandrum, India: 1 hour
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