Fly private to Maldives.
Charter flights to Maldives from India's main cities.
- Arrival airports
- 1
- Closest from
- Kochi
- Fastest
- 1h 15m
- From
- ₹3.7L
Private flights to Maldives.
Maldives is one of the most requested private destinations from India.
Private jets land at Velana International (MLE). As an international arrival, you clear customs and immigration at the first airport of entry; we check passports, visas and permits when you book.
From Kochi the flight takes about 1h 15m in a light jet. From Srinagar it takes about 4h 22m, and a midsize jet is the better fit.
Prices below are one-way estimates for the whole aircraft, before GST, positioning and overnight costs. A return the same day or after a short stay is often cheaper than two one-way trips.
Private jet to Maldives: price and flight time
- Distance
- 461 nm · 854 km
- Flight time
- 1h 24m
- Suitable jet
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹3.7L
- Distance
- 595 nm · 1,102 km
- Flight time
- 1h 43m
- Suitable jet
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹4.3L
- Distance
- 895 nm · 1,658 km
- Flight time
- 2h 26m
- Suitable jet
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹6L
- Distance
- 947 nm · 1,754 km
- Flight time
- 2h 33m
- Suitable jet
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹6.3L
- Distance
- 1,202 nm · 2,226 km
- Flight time
- 3h 10m
- Suitable jet
- Light jet
- One way
- from ₹7.8L
- Distance
- 1,227 nm · 2,272 km
- Flight time
- 3h 05m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹10.9L
- Distance
- 1,365 nm · 2,528 km
- Flight time
- 3h 24m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹12L
- Distance
- 1,385 nm · 2,565 km
- Flight time
- 3h 27m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹12.1L
- Distance
- 1,402 nm · 2,597 km
- Flight time
- 3h 29m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹12.3L
- Distance
- 1,407 nm · 2,606 km
- Flight time
- 3h 30m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹12.3L
- Distance
- 1,419 nm · 2,628 km
- Flight time
- 3h 32m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹12.4L
- Distance
- 1,442 nm · 2,671 km
- Flight time
- 3h 35m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹12.6L
- Distance
- 1,477 nm · 2,735 km
- Flight time
- 3h 39m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹12.9L
- Distance
- 1,583 nm · 2,932 km
- Flight time
- 3h 54m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹13.7L
- Distance
- 1,601 nm · 2,965 km
- Flight time
- 3h 56m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹13.9L
- Distance
- 1,640 nm · 3,037 km
- Flight time
- 4h 02m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹14.2L
- Distance
- 1,654 nm · 3,063 km
- Flight time
- 4h 04m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹14.3L
- Distance
- 1,676 nm · 3,104 km
- Flight time
- 4h 07m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹14.5L
- Distance
- 1,790 nm · 3,315 km
- Flight time
- 4h 22m
- Suitable jet
- Midsize jet
- One way
- from ₹15.4L
Estimates exclude GST, positioning and overnight costs. Flight times are block times at typical cruise speed.
Which jet flies to Maldives non-stop?
The right size depends on where you start. These are the sizes that fit each departure city, with the model most often available on charter.
From Kochi, Colombo, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Hyderabad, Pune, Mumbai, Aurangabad, Indore, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar.
From Udaipur, Jaipur, Varanasi, Agra, Kolkata, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Delhi, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Abu Dhabi, Amritsar, Guwahati, Srinagar.
Maldives route guides
Before you fly to the Maldives
- Landing permits come from Maldives civil aviation: at least a week ahead off-peak and at least a month ahead from November to March, when parking at Velana International is hard to get. Without parking, the jet repositions to Gan International.
- Private passengers are cleared through the CIP lounge, and resorts are reached by speedboat or seaplane; there is no helicopter service.
- Landing permits come from Maldives civil aviation. Apply at least a week ahead off-peak and at least a month ahead in the November to March peak, when parking at Velana International is hard to get.
- When there is no parking at Velana (MLE), the jet drops passengers and repositions to Gan International in the far south to park, then returns for the flight home.
- Private passengers are cleared through the airport's CIP lounge. From Velana, resorts are reached by speedboat or seaplane; there is no helicopter service.
- Every visitor gets a 30-day visa on arrival. Passports must be machine-readable with six months' validity.
Sources:Universal Weather: Operating a business jet to the Maldives (updated Oct 2025)
Where you land.
Empty legs to Maldives and from India.
Aircraft often fly empty to reach their next trip. Those legs sell for less than a full charter, for the whole aircraft.
Tell us your city, dates and passengers. We check permits, aircraft and crew rest, and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow long is a private flight to Maldives?+
From Kochi about 1h 15m; from Srinagar about 4h 22m.
How much is a private jet to Maldives?+
One way from ₹3.7L from Kochi in a light jet, before GST. Larger jets and longer routes cost more; see the table for each city.
Do Indians need a visa for the Maldives?+
No visa is needed in advance: every visitor gets 30 days on arrival, with a machine-readable passport valid for six months.
How do I get from the airport to my resort?+
By speedboat or seaplane from Velana International, arranged with your resort. There is no helicopter service in the Maldives.
How far ahead should I book a private jet to the Maldives?+
At least a week off-peak and at least a month between November and March, because landing permits and parking are limited in peak season.
Which airport do private jets use for Maldives?+
Velana International (MLE). The best choice depends on the aircraft, the runway and where you are staying.
What size of jet do I need for Maldives?+
Light jets suit flights from Kochi, Colombo, Coimbatore and nearby. Midsize jets suit flights from Udaipur, Jaipur, Varanasi and nearby. Bigger cabins are always an option, at a higher price.
Do I need to clear customs?+
International arrivals clear customs and immigration at the first airport of entry.
Can the aircraft wait for me?+
Yes. Crew overnights and parking are added; for long stays two one-way trips can be cheaper.
Keep planning.
Maldives, privately.
A specialist replies around the clock with aircraft options, the operator's name and an all-in price.