MLE · Indian Ocean
Clear lagoons, white sand and warm weather all year. Our Maldives holidays stay on Maafushi and Hulhumale; resorts further out are reached by speedboat or seaplane.
The Maldives is a country of islands and lagoons in the Indian Ocean, warm all year with average highs of about 30 to 32°C. For a first visit from Dhaka, a few nights on one or two islands is plenty.
Our holidays stay on Maafushi or Hulhumale, or on both in one trip, in 3 star hotels with breakfast and airport transfers. Resorts close to Velana International Airport are reached by speedboat, and those further away by seaplane or domestic flight. Scheduled ferries also run from Malé to many atolls.
January to April is usually the driest and sunniest time, with the fewest rainy days. Showers are more frequent from May to December, but it stays warm.
Dress modestly in the village and keep swimwear for the beach set aside for visitors, often called a bikini beach. Alcohol is served at resorts but not on local islands, and public displays of affection are best kept to a minimum.
The currency is the Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR). Cards are accepted at resorts and in many places, but carry some cash on local islands.
Entry rules for the Maldives depend on your passport and can change. Check the official Maldives Immigration site below before you book and again before you fly.
The Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR). Resorts and many places take cards, but carry some cash on local islands, and ask your bank what your card costs to use abroad.
General information only, not legal or medical advice. Rules change, so check the official source before you travel.
Checked on 15 October 2026
January to April is usually the driest and sunniest time. Showers are more frequent from May to December, but the islands stay warm all year, with average highs of about 30 to 32°C.
The Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR). Cards are accepted at resorts and in many places, but carry some cash on local islands, and check your bank's fees for using your card abroad.
Dress modestly in the village and keep swimwear for the beach set aside for visitors, often called a bikini beach. Alcohol is served at resorts but not on local islands, and keep public displays of affection to a minimum.
Checked on 14 October 2026
Resorts close to Velana International Airport are reached by speedboat, and those further away by seaplane or domestic flight. Ask your resort how its transfer works when you book. Scheduled ferries also run from Malé to many atolls.
It depends on your passport and the reason for your trip, and the rules can change. Check the official Maldives Immigration site before you book and again before you fly.
Checked on 14 October 2026
January to April is usually the driest and sunniest time, with the fewest rainy days. From May to December showers are more frequent, but it stays warm all year, with average highs of about 30 to 32°C.
