Bougan Villea Retreat
Getting to Bougan Villea Retreat
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 84 km · Public ferry or shared speedboat
Public ferry or shared speedboat
84 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Bougan Villea Retreat
Bougan Villea Retreat is on Bodufolhudhoo in North Ari Atoll, a local island about 84 km from Velana International Airport (MLE). Most guests come by shared speedboat from Malé or the airport — about 2 hours — which the property can usually book for you. Some islands are also on the public ferry network, which is far cheaper but much slower and runs on set days.
Shared speedboats this far from Malé typically cost about $30–100 per person each way, depending on distance, and run to a timetable rather than on demand — confirm the day and time with the property. Where the public ferry runs, it costs only a few dollars.
The journey
Step by step
- Fly to Malé. Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives' main international gateway, served by direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Public ferry or shared speedboat. Continue by shared speedboat from Malé or the airport, or by public ferry on the days it runs — about 84 km. The property can usually book the speedboat; boats run to a timetable, so check the last departure if you land late.
- Arrive at Bougan Villea Retreat. Settle in and start your stay.