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Ifuru Airport (IFU)
Raa Atoll.
Ifuru · Raa Atoll
Ifuru Airport serves Raa Atoll in the northern Maldives, offering a domestic alternative to long seaplane sectors for resorts in Raa Atoll.
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At a glance
Ifuru Airport
Domestic airport
ICAO
VREI
Operator
Island Aviation Services Ltd
Location
Ifuru island, Raa Atoll
Timezone
UTC+5 (Maldives Time)
Elevation (approx.)
1 m AMSL
Coordinates (ARP)
5.708°N, 73.025°E
Opened
2014
Runway (approx.)
1,200 m
Typical MLE flight time
about 40–50 min
Distance from Velana (approx.)
178 km
Common operators
Maldivian · Manta Air
Also connected
Northern Raa Atoll resorts · Some Noonu Atoll connections via MLE–IFU routing
- Developed by Island Aviation Services (IASL) to improve northern atoll access — opened 2014.
- Runway about 1,200 m — alternative to long seaplane rides for many Raa Atoll properties.
- Maldivian typically connects MLE ↔ IFU; Manta Air also serves the route on select schedules.
- Service frequency varies — not every day shows IFU on the live board.
Raa Atoll has seen significant resort development; IFU domestic access is commonly bundled with resort speedboat meet-and-greet.
Reference data verified against public airport sources (2026). Live schedules on this page override typical timings.
Location
Ifuru Airport on the map
5.708°N, 73.025°E
Elevation about 1 m above mean sea level
About 178 km from Velana (MLE) as the crow flies — domestic block times are typically longer.
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Today's MLE ↔ IFU flights
Resort connections
Raa Atoll resorts connected through Ifuru Airport
Ifuru Island Maldives
Raa Atoll
~0 km from airport
Transfer: Domestic Flight
Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Raa Atoll
~9 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Raaya by Atmosphere
Raa Atoll
~14 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
JOALI Maldives
Raa Atoll
~14 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Cora Cora Maldives
Raa Atoll
~17 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
You & Me Maldives
Raa Atoll
~20 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Brennia Kottefaru
Raa Atoll
~22 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Kudafushi Resort & Spa
Raa Atoll
~23 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Planning
Transfer guide
International guests usually arrive first at Velana International Airport (MLE).
They then commonly connect by domestic flight to Ifuru Airport (IFU) — the domestic gateway for Raa Atoll.
Resort transfer may continue by speedboat depending on the property and island location.
Confirm final transfer arrangements with your resort or travel agent. Schedules vary by day and are subject to weather.
Atoll context
Raa Atoll
A quiet northern atoll with year-round manta encounters and design-led resorts spread across sparsely populated reef.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which resorts use Ifuru Airport?
Ifuru Airport (IFU) is commonly used for Raa Atoll properties reached via domestic flight from Velana plus boat transfer.
Are there flights from Malé to Ifuru today?
IFU schedules are not daily. When no flights appear, check /fis for the latest Velana domestic board.
Is Ifuru in Raa Atoll?
Yes. Ifuru Airport is on Ifuru island in Raa Atoll (IATA: IFU).
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