Maldives

Maldives Travel Guide

Maldives welcomed 2 million tourists in 2024, an 11% increase from 2023, driven by visitors from India, Russia, and the UK, with tourism revenue surpassing $2.5 billion.

  • Capital: Malé
  • Maldivian Rufiyaa
  • A free tourist visa is granted on arrival with no pre-approval, normally for 30 days, provided you have a passport valid at least one month, confirmed return tickets, a prepaid booking at a registered facility and sufficient funds, and an online Traveller Declaration submitted within 96 hours before arrival (checked 19 Oct 2026)
  • Best: Spring (May–October)
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About Maldives

Maldives welcomed 2 million tourists in 2024, an 11% increase from 2023, driven by visitors from India, Russia, and the UK, with tourism revenue surpassing $2.5 billion.

Quick facts

capital
Malé
currency
Maldivian Rufiyaa
language
Dhivehi
population
540,000
arrivals (int’l)
~2 million (2024)
overnight stays
~10 million (est. 2024)

Best time to visit

Spring
May–October
Lower rates, good for diving
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Travel tips

General
General

Plan your Maldives trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

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Plan your Maldives trip from Surat

The practical facts to settle before you book — checked 19 October 2026.

Journey time
3–4 hours
from Mumbai, direct
Time difference
−0:30 h
30 min behind India
Currency
MVR
Maldivian rufiyaa
Language
Dhivehi
Power plug
Type D, G, J, K, L
230 V
Roads
Drives on the left

Best time to go

Best months: November to April. Least suitable: June to September. Visit Maldives gives November to April as the drier northeast-monsoon season and May to October as the wetter southwest-monsoon season.

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Getting there from Gujarat

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From Surat: usually one connection via Delhi, about 8–11 hours in total. Surat to Delhi about 2 h, then Delhi to Malé about 4 h 20 min non-stop, plus a 1.5-4 h layover.

Typical journey times for planning. Airlines and schedules change — ask us for what is flying on your dates.

Visa for Indian passport holders

Visa on arrival

A free tourist visa is granted on arrival with no pre-approval, normally for 30 days, provided you have a passport valid at least one month, confirmed return tickets, a prepaid booking at a registered facility and sufficient funds, and an online Traveller Declaration submitted within 96 hours before arrival (checked 19 Oct 2026).

Visa desk: +91 97278 86777

Facts checked on 19 October 2026 against: Wikipedia, Wikipedia (Mains electricity by country), Wikipedia (Left- and right-hand traffic), Visit Maldives (official), FlightsFrom (route schedules), Maldives Immigration (official). Rules and routes change; confirm with us before you book.

Top attractions in Maldives

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Maafushi Island, Maldives

Maafushi Island

Local island with stunning beaches

Baa Atoll, Maldives

Baa Atoll

UNESCO biosphere reserve for diving

Malé Fish Market, Maldives

Malé Fish Market

Vibrant local culture

Cities in Maldives

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

Malé, Maldives

Malé

Maldives tour packages

Starting points, not fixed departures — every one is adjusted to your dates.

All Maldives packages

Maldives Island Resort Escape

Four nights on a Maldives resort island with beach time, snorkelling and optional sandbank and sunset cru…

  • Shoulder-season resort rates
  • Stay on a resort island in the Maldives
  • Lagoon swimming and beach time
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Practical information

Money & Currency

Currency
MVR
Cards
Accepted at resorts
EMV adapters
Type D, G
ATMs
Available in Malé

Safety & Emergencies

Safety
Very safe in resorts
Emergency
112

Maldives: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

The currency is MVR. Cards: Accepted at resorts. Forex guidance is part of every booking.

Popular sights in Maldives include Maafushi Island, Baa Atoll and Malé Fish Market. Tell us which ones matter most and we will build the itinerary around them.

The main language is Dhivehi. Our team speaks Gujarati, Hindi and English, so you can plan the trip in whichever you prefer.

Maldives is 30 min behind india right now (it can change by an hour with daylight saving). Check it again before you book calls or transfers.

The best months for Maldives are November to April. June to September are the least suitable. Visit Maldives gives November to April as the drier northeast-monsoon season and May to October as the wetter southwest-monsoon season.

Maldives uses plug type D, G, J, K, L at 230 V. Indian plugs (types C, D and M) may need an adapter; carry a universal one.

From Mumbai it is a direct flight, about 3–4 hours in total; from Ahmedabad it is usually one connection via Mumbai, about 6–9 hours in total; from Surat it is usually one connection via Delhi, about 8–11 hours in total. Schedules change, so ask us for what is flying on your dates.

The seasons we usually recommend are Spring (May–October). Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window or suggest a better one.

A free tourist visa is granted on arrival with no pre-approval, normally for 30 days, provided you have a passport valid at least one month, confirmed return tickets, a prepaid booking at a registered facility and sufficient funds, and an online Traveller Declaration submitted within 96 hours before arrival (checked 19 Oct 2026). Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

Yes. We plan the whole trip from Surat — flights from Surat, Ahmedabad or Mumbai, hotels, transfers, sightseeing and visas — as one costed itinerary with a single point of contact.

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