Maldives private jet charter
A private jet charter to the Maldives means hiring a whole aircraft with its crew for your group: you choose the day, the departure time and the airport of arrival, and the flight is planned around the transfer to your resort. Maldives Private Jet arranges these flights from Europe, the Gulf, India, Asia, North America and Australia, one way or return, for two guests or for a large family.
Send the resort or island, the dates and the number of guests, including the ages of children, and a consultant will reply with aircraft, flight times and prices:
Who we are
Maldives Private Jet is a charter broker specialised in private flights to and from the Maldives. We have no aircraft of our own: every flight is operated by an air operator holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC), and through these operators we have access to about 6,500 business aircraft. For each request we compare offers and usually send 4 to 7 options, each with the operator, the model, the flight time and the price for the whole aircraft.
Our offices are at Velana International Airport on Hulhulé, at Zurich Airport and at Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus. They work daily from 07:00 to 23:30 local time, and requests are accepted and handled around the clock. The consultants and their languages are introduced on the team page.
How a private flight to the Maldives is planned
Most resorts in the Maldives occupy an island of their own, and the jet cannot land there. The trip is therefore planned backwards from the resort: its atoll decides the arrival airport and the last stage by speedboat, seaplane or domestic flight, and that stage sets the latest time the jet should land.
Guests of resorts in the two Malé atolls, Ari or Baa usually land at Velana. For Noonu and its neighbours Maafaru is closer, for Addu it is Gan, and for the far north Hanimaadhoo.
Seaplanes fly only between sunrise and sunset, and Trans Maldivian Airways asks guests to arrive by 15:30 for a transfer on the same day. Speedboats to resorts near Malé run at night as well.
Every private flight needs a permit from the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority and a parking slot, both requested through a ground handler. From November to March we apply at least a month ahead.
For a stay of a week or two the aircraft usually flies home and comes back for you. In the busy season some jets drop their guests at Velana and park at Gan or Maafaru.
Prices for a private jet to the Maldives
The price is for the whole aircraft, not per seat. It depends on the class of aircraft, the flight time, the base of the aircraft and its crew, the arrival airport and the season. The tables give one-way guide prices to Velana International Airport (Malé) from cities in each region, calculated with one price model so that the routes can be compared. Many more routes, the cost structure and return flights are explained on the private jet prices page.
From Europe and Turkey
From Europe the main choice is between a cheaper super midsize jet with one fuel stop in the Gulf and a long-range jet that flies nonstop and saves two hours or more.
| From | Challenger 350, up to 10 seats, 1 fuel stop | Falcon 7X, up to 14 seats, nonstop | Gulfstream G650, up to 16 seats, nonstop |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Farnborough | €86,000 12 h 42 min | €130,000 10 h 20 min | €135,000 10 h |
| Paris Le Bourget | €84,000 12 h 21 min | €125,000 10 h 1 min | €130,000 9 h 42 min |
| Geneva | €81,000 11 h 56 min | €120,000 9 h 38 min | €125,000 9 h 20 min |
| Zurich | €80,000 11 h 45 min | €115,000 9 h 28 min | €120,000 9 h 10 min |
| Milan Linate | €79,000 11 h 37 min | €115,000 9 h 20 min | €120,000 9 h 3 min |
| Vienna | €76,000 11 h 5 min | €105,000 8 h 51 min | €115,000 8 h 34 min |
| Istanbul | €66,000 9 h 35 min | €93,000 7 h 28 min | €98,000 7 h 14 min |
| Larnaca | €60,000 8 h 40 min | €84,000 6 h 38 min | €91,000 6 h 26 min |
The heavy Challenger 650 sits between the two: it costs €105,000 from London with a stop in Dubai, while from Larnaca it flies nonstop in 6 h 47 min for €63,000 and from Istanbul in 7 h 38 min for €70,000. The largest cabin, the Global 7500 with up to 17 seats, flies from Farnborough in 10 h for €140,000. Every option from the British capital is set out on the page about a private jet from London to the Maldives, and similar pages exist for each departure city, for example Paris Le Bourget. Clients from Switzerland compare the flights from Geneva to Malé with those from Zurich, which cost a little less.
From the Gulf and the Middle East
From the Gulf a super midsize jet reaches the Maldives without a stop, in 3 h 53 min from Muscat and in under six hours even from Jeddah on the Red Sea. The Praetor 600, which seats up to 12, is the most economical choice: €29,000 from Muscat, €31,000 from Dubai and €33,000 from Doha.
| From | Challenger 350, up to 10 seats | Falcon 7X, up to 14 seats | Gulfstream G650, up to 16 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai (Al Maktoum) | €34,000 4 h 17 min | €54,000 3 h 59 min | €63,000 3 h 52 min |
| Doha | €36,000 4 h 38 min | €58,000 4 h 18 min | €66,000 4 h 11 min |
| Muscat | €32,000 3 h 53 min | €50,000 3 h 37 min | €58,000 3 h 31 min |
| Riyadh | €39,000 5 h 6 min | €63,000 4 h 44 min | €71,000 4 h 35 min |
All four routes are flown nonstop by every class in the table. Some travellers from Europe fly to the Gulf first, spend a few days there and continue with a smaller jet; the prices for that leg are on the pages for Dubai to the Maldives and for Doha, where the heavy Legacy 650 with up to 13 seats costs €47,000.
From India
Flights from India are the shortest in our route tables. From Bengaluru a Praetor 600 costs €16,000 and takes 1 h 53 min, the lowest price we list for any city; from Mumbai the same jet costs €20,000 and from Delhi €29,000. Every jet below flies these routes nonstop.
| From | Challenger 350, up to 10 seats | Falcon 7X, up to 14 seats | Gulfstream G650, up to 16 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | €19,000 1 h 53 min | €29,000 1 h 46 min | €33,000 1 h 43 min |
| Mumbai | €24,000 2 h 34 min | €36,000 2 h 24 min | €42,000 2 h 21 min |
| Delhi | €32,000 3 h 55 min | €51,000 3 h 39 min | €59,000 3 h 32 min |
The heavy Legacy 650, with up to 13 seats, costs €27,000 from Bengaluru and €32,000 from Mumbai. All five jets, with prices to Velana, Gan, Hanimaadhoo and Maafaru, are compared on the pages for the private jet from Bengaluru and for Mumbai to the Maldives.
From Asia
Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore are less than five hours away, and from Phuket a Praetor 600 costs €30,000. Hong Kong is within the nonstop range of all three jets below, while from Tokyo the Challenger 350 needs one fuel stop.
| From | Challenger 350, up to 10 seats | Falcon 7X, up to 14 seats | Gulfstream G650, up to 16 seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | €32,000 3 h 58 min | €51,000 3 h 41 min | €59,000 3 h 35 min |
| Bangkok | €35,000 4 h 27 min | €56,000 4 h 8 min | €64,000 4 h 1 min |
| Singapore | €37,000 4 h 45 min | €59,000 4 h 24 min | €67,000 4 h 16 min |
| Hong Kong | €47,000 6 h 29 min | €77,000 6 h | €85,000 5 h 49 min |
| Tokyo Haneda | €78,000 11 h 30 min, 1 fuel stop | €115,000 9 h 14 min | €120,000 8 h 57 min |
A Praetor 600 costs €32,000 from Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, €34,000 from Singapore and €39,000 from Jakarta. Aircraft, flight times and prices to all four arrival airports are on the pages for Singapore to Malé and for Hong Kong.
From North America
No business jet in our tables reaches the Maldives from North America without landing for fuel, usually in Europe or the Gulf.
The Global 7500 from Newark takes 17 h 38 min with one stop and costs €245,000. From Los Angeles and Miami the trip is longer still: with one stop a G650 needs 19 h 56 min and 19 h 22 min, for €255,000 and €250,000. Details are on the page for the private jet from New York, and every departure city we serve is listed under destinations.
From Australia
Perth is 6,019 km from Malé, and a heavy Challenger 650 with up to 12 seats flies the route nonstop in 7 h 35 min for €69,000. Sydney is half as far again: a Falcon 7X takes 11 h nonstop and costs €135,000, while a Challenger 350 that stops once for fuel costs €90,000. Every option is listed on the page for the private jet from Sydney.
Price per person
One price covers the whole cabin, so the cost per guest falls with every seat filled. One-way examples to Malé, without passenger taxes:
| Route and aircraft | Whole aircraft | Per person, 4 on board | Per person, 8 on board |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Farnborough - Malé Gulfstream G650, nonstop | €135,000 one way | €33,700 each | €16,800 each |
| Paris Le Bourget - Malé Challenger 350, 1 fuel stop | €84,000 one way | €21,000 each | €10,500 each |
| Larnaca - Malé Challenger 650, nonstop | €63,000 one way | €15,700 each | €7,800 each |
| Singapore - Malé Legacy 650, nonstop | €48,000 one way | €12,000 each | €6,000 each |
| Dubai - Malé Praetor 600, nonstop | €31,000 one way | €7,700 each | €3,800 each |
For another route or date, the calculator gives an estimate by e-mail. Put the resort in the comment so that the reply covers the transfer as well:
Aircraft classes for the Maldives
Range and the number of guests decide the class. On a flight of nine or ten hours, families often choose an ultra long range jet with a separate rest area, while couples and small groups save with a super midsize jet and one fuel stop.
| Class | Models | Seats | On Maldives routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super midsize | Praetor 600, Challenger 350 | up to 10-12 | Nonstop from India, the Gulf and South-East Asia; one fuel stop from Europe |
| Heavy jet | Challenger 650, Legacy 650 | up to 12-13 | Nonstop from Cyprus, Turkey and the Gulf; one stop from western Europe |
| Long range | Falcon 7X | up to 14 | Nonstop from London, Paris and the rest of western and central Europe |
| Ultra long range | Gulfstream G650, Global 7500 | up to 16-17 | Nonstop from Europe and Japan, one stop from North America |
Seat numbers are the maximum for each model; the cabin layout of a particular aircraft can have fewer seats and more space to sleep. The hourly guide rates of all classes, including the smaller jets used on regional legs:
Private jet price per flight hour
Arrival airports and transfers
The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority allows private aircraft at six airports: Velana, Gan, Hanimaadhoo, Maafaru, Villa Maamigili and Dhaalu. Four of them have long runways and receive most arriving business jets:
The main gateway on Hulhulé, beside the capital, with a 3,400 m runway. Private passengers use the VIP/CIP building, and the seaplane terminal is on the same island. More on the page about private jets at Velana.
In Noonu Atoll, with a 2,850 m runway and an apron for about 30 jets. It is the closest airport for Noonu resorts such as Cheval Blanc Randheli, Velaa and Soneva Jani, and Baa and Raa are a short seaplane hop away. More on the Maafaru airport page.
In Addu Atoll at the southern end of the country, an international airport with customs. Guests of the Addu resorts land here, and jets that cannot park at Velana in the busy season often wait here. See Gan airport for private jets.
In Haa Dhaalu in the far north, with a new runway of 2,460 m and a new passenger terminal. It serves the northern atolls; handling for a private flight is confirmed for each date. Details on the Hanimaadhoo airport page.
The arrival airport changes the price only a little. Two examples, one way for the whole aircraft:
| Arrival airport | From London Farnborough, Gulfstream G650 | From Dubai, Legacy 650 |
|---|---|---|
| Malé, Velana (MLE) | €135,000 10 h | €46,000 4 h 9 min |
| Maafaru, Noonu Atoll (NMF) | €130,000 9 h 51 min | €44,000 3 h 58 min |
| Hanimaadhoo (HAQ) | €130,000 9 h 44 min | €43,000 3 h 51 min |
| Gan, Addu Atoll (GAN) | €140,000 10 h 27 min | €48,000 4 h 39 min |
From the airport to the resort
- Speedboat: for resorts in North Malé and South Malé atolls, usually 20 to 60 minutes, and boats run after dark.
- Ferry, bridge and taxi: Malé and Hulhumalé are reached from Velana by public ferry, by bus or by taxi over the Sinamalé Bridge.
- Seaplane: from the lagoon beside Velana to resorts in Ari, Baa, Lhaviyani and other atolls; it flies only between sunrise and sunset.
- Domestic flight and boat: for the far north and south, a turboprop to a local airstrip and the resort's boat from there.
Trans Maldivian Airways allows 20 kg of checked baggage and 5 kg of hand baggage per person on its seaplanes and charges US$5 per kilo above that, plus taxes, so golf bags, dive gear and large suitcases are announced to the resort in advance. The options for each atoll are described on the to and from the airport page.
Empty Legs and Jet Sharing
Two formats cost less than a normal charter, in exchange for less freedom in choosing the date and time:
Jets that bring guests to the Maldives often fly back to Europe or the Gulf without passengers, and others fly out empty to collect guests at the end of their stay. Such legs are typically sold 30-60 % below a normal charter. The operator sets the date and time; price examples and the way to request one are on the Empty Legs page, and you can ask to be notified at empty-legs@private-jet.vip.
You buy seats instead of the whole aircraft and share the cost with other travellers on the same route and day. Seats are paid only when the group is complete. A group forms most easily on busy dates such as Christmas and New Year; the details are on the Jet Sharing page.
Documents, entry rules and taxes
The Maldives issue a tourist visa on arrival, with no application in advance. Before the flight, check this list for every passenger:
- A machine-readable passport valid for at least one month; passports with an extended validity are not accepted.
- A confirmed, prepaid booking at a registered resort, hotel or guesthouse, proof of the return flight and enough funds for the stay.
- The IMUGA traveller declaration, completed online within 96 hours before arrival, free of charge and required for every traveller.
- A yellow fever certificate if you arrive from a country with a risk of yellow fever; children under one year are exempt.
The visa is valid for up to 30 days and can be extended to 90 days before it expires. Customs confiscate alcohol brought in without approval, and pork products, pornographic material and narcotics are not allowed. The full list, including drones, medicines and cash, is on the know the rules page.
Taxes in the Maldives are charged per person, and the rates for private jet passengers are much higher than for airline passengers:
| Tax or fee | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Development Fee | Each foreign passenger departing on a private jet | US$480 |
| Airport Departure Tax | Each foreign passenger departing on a private jet; children under two exempt | US$480 |
| Green Tax | Guests of resorts, hotels and tourist vessels, per day of stay | US$12 |
| Tourism goods and services tax (T-GST) | Added to resort and tourism bills | 17 % |
The two departure charges add up to US$960 for each foreign passenger leaving the Maldives by private jet. The Green Tax is US$6 per day in small hotels and guesthouses on inhabited islands, and children under two do not pay it. Taxes in the country of departure come on top, such as UK Air Passenger Duty or the French tax on business aviation flights, and every quote lists them.
When to fly
Average temperatures stay between 25 and 31 °C all year. What changes is the monsoon, and with it the demand for aircraft and parking:
| Season | Months | For a private flight |
|---|---|---|
| North-east monsoon, dry | December to April | Calm weather and the highest demand. Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks for private aviation at Velana, so aircraft, permits and parking are booked early. |
| South-west monsoon, wet | May to November | More showers and wind. From May to October, outside the peak, aircraft and parking slots are usually easier to find. |
Ramadan moves about 11 days earlier each year. Resorts work as usual during the month, while on inhabited islands visitors should not eat or drink in public during the day.
How to book
A request takes a few minutes. Tell us the resort, the dates, the number of guests and their luggage, and whether the jet should wait in the Maldives or fly home. Pets, wheelchairs and special catering are best mentioned at this stage.
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1.Flight request -
2.Aircraft offers -
3.Choice of aircraft and airport -
4.Contract and payment -
5.Flight at the agreed time
You sign the charter contract first and pay afterwards, by bank transfer or card; cryptocurrency, mainly USDT and USDC, is possible, and other methods by agreement. The terms are on the payment and refunds page. When an aircraft is positioned nearby and the airports allow, an urgent departure can be arranged within about 4 hours of confirmation; to the Maldives the landing permit and parking slot have to be in place as well.
Our team
Six people in Malé, Zurich and Larnaca handle the requests; more about each of them is on the team page.
Head of the Maldives office
Leading Aviation Consultant
Head of the Swiss office
Head of the Cyprus office
Director of Concierge Services
Quality Control and Communications
Phone +41 22 886 01 55, WhatsApp +44 7513 365807 or e-mail flight@private-jet.vip. Office addresses are on the contact page.
Questions about private jet charter to the Maldives
- How much does a private jet to the Maldives cost?
It depends on the departure city and the aircraft. A Praetor 600 costs from €16,000 one way from India (Bengaluru) and from €29,000 from the Gulf (Muscat), for the whole aircraft. From western and central Europe, a Challenger 350 with one fuel stop costs €76,000 (Vienna) to €86,000 (London), and a nonstop Gulfstream G650 costs between €115,000 and €135,000. Passenger taxes are added.
- How long is the flight from Europe?
Nonstop in a Gulfstream G650, London Farnborough to Malé takes 10 h, Geneva 9 h 20 min and Vienna 8 h 34 min. A jet with one fuel stop needs about two and a half hours more.
- Can the jet land at our resort?
In practice no, because resort islands have no runway for business jets. The jet lands at Velana, Maafaru, Gan or Hanimaadhoo, and a speedboat, seaplane or domestic flight takes you to the resort.
- What time should we land to reach the resort by seaplane?
Seaplanes fly only in daylight, and Trans Maldivian Airways asks guests to arrive by 15:30 for a transfer on the same day. After a later landing, guests of resorts near Malé can still go by speedboat.
- Can the jet wait for us in the Maldives?
For a short stay, yes, if a parking slot is available. For a week or longer the jet usually flies home and comes back, and in the busy season parking at Velana is limited, so some jets wait at Gan or Maafaru. The quote shows both options.
- Do we need a visa?
Tourists receive a visa on arrival for up to 30 days, with no application in advance. You need a passport valid for at least one month, a confirmed resort or hotel booking, proof of the return flight and enough funds for the stay.
- What is the IMUGA declaration?
It is the online traveller declaration of the Maldives. Every traveller, children included, completes it free of charge within 96 hours before arrival.
- Which taxes are added to the price?
Each foreign passenger leaving the Maldives by private jet pays an airport development fee of US$480 and a departure tax of US$480. Resorts add the Green Tax of US$12 per day and 17 % T-GST. Taxes in the country of departure are listed in the quote.
- Can we bring our dog?
No, dogs are not admitted to the Maldives, including on private flights. A cat can travel with a health certificate from an authorised vet and an import permit, if the resort agrees.
- How much luggage can we take?
On the jet, as much as the baggage hold of the chosen model takes. The seaplane is the limit: 20 kg checked and 5 kg hand baggage per person, so large items are best announced to the resort.
- Is there a cheaper way to fly privately?
An Empty Leg is typically 30-60 % below a normal charter, but the operator sets the date and time. With Jet Sharing you pay for seats, and only when the group is complete.
- How far ahead should we book?
From November to March, at least a month ahead, because landing permits and parking slots are in high demand. Outside the peak season a shorter notice is often enough.
- How do we pay?
After the contract is signed, by bank transfer or card. Payment in cryptocurrency, mainly USDT and USDC, is possible, and other methods by agreement.
- Is this the website of Velana airport?
No. Maldives Private Jet is a private charter broker and is not connected with the airport or any airline. For scheduled flight information, please use the airport's own website.