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Possible routings to MLE and costs:

JFK-AUH-MLE (EY) -- 45/67.5/90 AA
JFK-DOH-MLE (QR) -- 45/67.5/90 AA
JFK-FRA-SIN-MLE (SQ) -- East Coast: (Including 15% off booking online) 46,750/91,375/116,875; West Coast: 89,250/144,500/229,500
JFK-DXB-MLE (EK) -- 42.5/82.5/150 AS
JFK-IST-MLE (TK) -- 42.5/70/90 UA (United routing allows a stopover in TLV)
JFK-VIE-MLE (OS) -- 42.5/80 UA
JFK-LGW-MLE (BA) -- 45/90/135 BA
JFK-ICN-CMB-MLE (KE) -- 60/107.5/137.5 KE
JFK-HKG-MLE (CX) -- 57.5/85/112.5 AA
JFK-HKG-MLE (CX) -- 50/70 AS
TLV-IST-MLE (TK)-- 20/35 UA
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Upgrade from King Beach Villa to King Water Villa US$ 200 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
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Upgrade from King Beach Villa to Family Water Villa US$ 720 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night. ( 2 bedrooms)

Airport transfer fee: $560 including tax

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Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Pool Villa $USD 252.56++ per villa per night
Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Water Villa $USD 405++ per villa per night ( Villa Number 38-44)
Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Water Sunset Villa $USD 610++ per villa per night ( Villa number 45-51)

Airport transfer fee: $520 RT per person

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Airport transfer fee: $745 RT per person

Author Topic: Maldives Master Thread  (Read 1111628 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5360 on: October 24, 2020, 11:35:26 PM »
The flight time for the day I'm looking is as following:
DXB - MLE 2:40AM - 7:45AM
DXB - MLE 9:55AM - 3:10PM

AUH - MLE 1:20AM - 6:40AM
AUH - MLE 8:50AM - 2:00PM

With check in closing at 3:30 for the seaplane, I'd be hesitant to take the second flight from DXB which only leaves me with the 8:50AM from AUH.

Ok I see what you're saying. I was looking at days when they both had single daily flights departing at 2:30 or 2:40 a.m.

But like @Dan stated the 9:55 from DXB is fine. I've done it too and had no issues.

ETA: My flight was actually the 10:15 - 3:30 p.m. and we still had no problem being flown by seaplane the same day.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5361 on: October 25, 2020, 10:22:16 AM »
Good to know, thanks.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5362 on: October 26, 2020, 11:20:24 PM »
Has anyone stayed at the SR MLE with the reservation being in someone else's name? Did they give any issues?
Is it an issue to have 2 separate reservations under different names during your stay?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5364 on: November 18, 2020, 02:44:44 PM »
I am traveling from JFK to MLE on Qatar Airways in a couple weeks and, naturally, will on the flight during shacharis (twice). Does anyone have experience wrapping tefillin on a QR flight? Experience any anti-semitism? All advice/guidance is much appreciated.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5365 on: November 18, 2020, 02:46:22 PM »
I am traveling from JFK to MLE on Qatar Airways in a couple weeks and, naturally, will on the flight during shacharis (twice). Does anyone have experience wrapping tefillin on a QR flight? Experience any anti-semitism? All advice/guidance is much appreciated.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5366 on: November 18, 2020, 02:52:19 PM »
I am traveling from JFK to MLE on Qatar Airways in a couple weeks and, naturally, will on the flight during shacharis (twice). Does anyone have experience wrapping tefillin on a QR flight? Experience any anti-semitism? All advice/guidance is much appreciated.
Just did it a couple weeks ago on both the way there and back. No issues whatsoever...

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5367 on: November 18, 2020, 03:16:13 PM »
You'll be fine.

Thanks guys!

On a less than similar note, has anyone in the North Jersey or Rockland County area had luck obtaining a PCR test for travel to the Maldives? I've been looking into locations but no one will guarentee results within 96 hours metting all of the country requirements.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5368 on: November 19, 2020, 11:15:16 AM »
Thanks guys!

On a less than similar note, has anyone in the North Jersey or Rockland County area had luck obtaining a PCR test for travel to the Maldives? I've been looking into locations but no one will guarentee results within 96 hours metting all of the country requirements.
In Rockland County you can go to Medrite. They can do it in about 48 hours.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5369 on: November 19, 2020, 12:00:35 PM »
Thanks guys!

On a less than similar note, has anyone in the North Jersey or Rockland County area had luck obtaining a PCR test for travel to the Maldives? I've been looking into locations but no one will guarentee results within 96 hours metting all of the country requirements.
I did it at englewood hospital urgent care. At the point I did it they were guaranteeing it within 72 hours.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5370 on: November 24, 2020, 06:26:50 AM »
I was just looking into a potential stay at STR.
On many dates I found that the cost of cash upgrade on top basic award redemption is extremely low:
OW: $25
Beachfront: $45
Sunset OW: $50
STR OW: $75
2BR OW or 2BR Beachfront: $200



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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5371 on: December 03, 2020, 02:44:49 PM »
I was just looking into a potential stay at STR.
On many dates I found that the cost of cash upgrade on top basic award redemption is extremely low:
OW: $25
Beachfront: $45
Sunset OW: $50
STR OW: $75
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Can we get a updated wiki for flights from tlv to mle, now that Dubai a great stopover option?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5372 on: December 03, 2020, 02:49:10 PM »
Thanks guys!

On a less than similar note, has anyone in the North Jersey or Rockland County area had luck obtaining a PCR test for travel to the Maldives? I've been looking into locations but no one will guarantee results within 96 hours metting all of the country requirements.
Is this still required to enter mle?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5373 on: December 03, 2020, 02:54:00 PM »
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Can we get a updated wiki for flights from tlv to mle, now that Dubai a great stopover option?

...always has been a great stopover option. Just not for Israeli passport holders.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5374 on: December 03, 2020, 02:56:46 PM »
...always has been a great stopover option. Just not for Israeli passport holders.
He said from tlv to mle.. :)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5375 on: December 03, 2020, 03:11:16 PM »
He said from tlv to mle.. :)

Doh!

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5376 on: December 13, 2020, 07:51:50 AM »
has anyone recently been to the conrad? or westin? how do they comparre to the SR or WA?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5377 on: December 14, 2020, 12:10:48 PM »

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5378 on: December 15, 2020, 11:11:54 AM »
has anyone been to the conrad recently? how is it? is it updated or old

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5379 on: December 19, 2020, 10:49:57 PM »
I heard something about Maldives restricting food on arrival due to Covid. Did anyone hear of such a thing? Wasn't able to find anything about it online.
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