About this flight
From the airport in Malé, the capital of the Maldives, I was finally headed to the island where the resort hotel is located.
I was filled with excitement and anticipation!
The plane to the island was a seaplane equipped with floats, so it doesn’t use a runway.
It takes off directly from the sea and, during the short flight, you can enjoy stunning aerial views of several resort islands before gently landing on the water near the pier of your destination.
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Boarding the Small Aircraft
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Check-in Gate
This is the check-in gate for Trans Maldivian Airways inside the airport in Malé, the capital of the Maldives.
A map showing the islands of the Maldives is displayed here, and everyone is checking which island they’re headed to.
Islands of the Maldives
This is the map showing the resort islands of the Maldives.
Trans Maldivian Airways operates flights to a surprisingly large number of resort islands.
Heading to the Boarding Gate (1)
This photo was taken on the way from the check-in gate to the boarding gate.
A shuttle bus takes passengers there.
Heading to the Boarding Gate (2)
This was taken through the bus window while traveling to the boarding gate.
Since the passenger terminal for large aircraft is quite far from the terminal for small planes heading to the islands, a bus transfer is necessary.
Boarding Pass
This is my boarding pass.
It also says, “Please keep this boarding pass carefully as it also serves as a claim tag for your checked baggage.”
Airport Lounge
This is the lounge located in the small aircraft passenger terminal for flights to the Maldivian islands.
There’s a food corner where you can enjoy light snacks and drinks. Although alcoholic beverages are not available, soft drinks and light meals are provided.
Just Before Boarding (1)
This is the view from the terminal just before boarding the small aircraft.
Just Before Boarding (2)
This is the gate area for boarding the small aircraft.
You can see many other small planes parked in the distance.
Just Before Boarding (3)
Heading towards the aircraft to board.
Just Before Boarding (4)
I was amazed by the deep blue color of the ocean.
The Aircraft
This is the aircraft we’ll be flying on today.
Flying Over the Ocean
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Cockpit
This photo of the cockpit was taken before heading to my seat after boarding.
Departure from the Sea
And now, the plane begins its journey.
Takeoff
Finally, it’s time for takeoff from the water!
Islands Seen from the Plane (1)
A stunning view of the beautiful atolls below the aircraft.
Islands Seen from the Plane (2)
During the flight, we could see various Maldivian islands, both large and small, scattered across the ocean.
Islands Seen from the Plane (3)
Another picturesque island in the Maldives comes into view.
Islands Seen from the Plane (4)
And yet another island appears beneath us.
Islands Seen from the Plane (5)
We pass by one island after another, each surrounded by turquoise waters.
Islands Seen from the Plane (6)
This slightly larger island seems to have a higher population.
Arrival at the Island
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Cockpit
This is a view of the cockpit after arriving at our destination island.
Plane and Ocean
A breathtaking view of the ocean right after we landed.
Walking to the Hotel
Walking along the overwater walkway from the pier where the plane landed, we finally caught sight of our resort hotel — The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives.
Hotel Entrance
This is the entrance sign for the Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives, where we’ll be staying during our trip.
