Location
Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru
Transport
Velana International Airport (MLE)
Distance from hotel: 18 km Time to get there: 20 to 30 minutes by speedboat Description: Velana International Airport is the main international airport in the Maldives, situated on Hulhulé Island in the North Malé Atoll, nearby the capital island Malé. It is a 20-30 minute speedboat ride from Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru.
Points of interest
Malé Capital
The pint-sized Maldivian capital is the bustling, mercantile heart of the nation. The Maldives' most populous city, it is full of fascinating sights, including the Grand Friday Mosque with its iconic golden dome that is visible from all over the North Malé Atoll. Other popular attractions in Malé include Sultan Park, the former palace of the Sultan of the Maldives, and the Old Friday Mosque, one of the finest coral stone buildings in the world.Kuda Haa (Snorkeling & Diving Point)
35 km | 45 min by speedboat Kuda Haa is a dive site in North Malé Atoll, where you can find one of the best preserved reefs in the Maldives.