| Popular Airport | Toncontin Intl. - Teniente Coronel Hernan Acosta Mejia Airport |
|---|---|
| Popular Airlines | |
| Approximate Flight Duration | 21 hour 20 min |
| Approximate Travel Distance | 17073 Km |
There are different sea and air transportation options to go from Male city center and other Maldivian islands to Male Airport. You can choose speedboat and sea plane as a means of sea transportation, or you can choose regional airplane service as a means of airway transportation.
The speedboat called the Dhoni in Maldives is one of the vehicles that will provide you with quick access to Male Airport. You can reach Male Airport quickly thanks to the speedboats which are mostly used for shorter distances.
You can reach Male Airport while enjoying a bird's-eye view with the sea planes. If you want to enjoy the unique natural beauty of Maldives and to have a pleasant and comfortable journey, you can choose sea planes.
You can choose to go to Male Airport with regional airplanes from other islands in Maldives. There are 6 regional airports to choose from in Maldives. These are Dharavandhoo Airport, Kadhdhoo Airport, Fuvahmulah Airport, Kooddoo Airport, Kaadedhdhoo Airport and Hanimaadhoo Airport.
Male Airport, which is the largest airport in the Maldive Islands, is also the Maldives' only international airport. Male Airport on Hulhule Island, which is only one kilometer from Maldives' capital, Male, brings tourists from all over the world to the Maldives every year. Male Airport has three different terminal buildings where international and regional flights and sea plane flights are held from.
The airport has a health center where you can find all the health services and a pharmacy where you can get your medicines. There is also a babysitting room at the airport, where children are also considered. There is a computer room with internet access for those who need it, shower rooms, a mosque for Muslims, a private room for smokers at the airport, where wheeled luggage carrying vehicles make it easier for passengers.
In addition to these, bank ATMs, where you can make your money transactions, are located at the terminal where the regional flight are held from. In the main terminal, there is a mail office where you can post your mail. Services at Male Airport also include shopping and eating and drinking places. These places include Liquor & Tobacco, Perfumes & Cosmetics, Souvenirs, Confectionery, Courtvision Spice Shop, The Coffee Club, Tahi Express, Dome Male International Airport and Burger King.
It is possible to reach Tegucigalpa city center from Toncontin International Airport in 10-15 minutes by using a taxi or renting a car. If you have enough time and want to reduce your transportation cost, you can get on a bus. In addition, some hotels in the city also offer airport shuttle service for their guests.
Taxis are waiting for their customers at the exit of the airport. You can reach the city center in about 10 minutes by using a taxi. You can agree on the taxi fare before getting on any taxi. In this way, you will not pay more than necessary.
You can rent a car at the airport for a comfortable travel. You can reach the city center after a 5-km travel on the highway CA-5 with the car you will rent at the airport. While driving, be careful not to drive around deserted places and go away from the center especially at night hours.
Some accommodation centers in Tegucigalpa offer airport shuttle service for their guests. In addition, this service is for free in some hotels. Contact your hotel in advance to find out if they offer airport shuttle service and whether you need to pay an additional amount for this service. If it is suitable for you, you can reach your hotel effortlessly by informing your arrival time and making a reservation in advance.
There is a bus stop located about 1 km away from the airport. If your luggage is not heavy, you can walk to the stop and take the buses going to the city center from here. In this way, you can reduce your transportation costs. However, you should remember that it is better not to use the buses at late hours.
