First Class Flights to the Maldives

Anybody seeking a sun, sea and sand holiday in a beautiful idyllic setting should look no further than the Maldives. There is so much to see and do around the 1,190 coral islands, including windsurfing, scuba-diving and night-fishing, that travellers are spoilt for choice. It is no great wonder that the Maldives is becoming an increasingly popular tourist destination with each passing year.

Flying First Class from the UK to the Maldives

Flights from the UK are generally expected to take somewhere in the region of six and a half hours to reach the final destination of Doha International Airport. If you have to spend any time waiting around then you will be glad of the facilities, which include bars, duty free shops and a business lounge.
People who are used to luxury travel will be happy to hear that there are a good range of airlines offering first class flights for the journey across to the Maldives. Among the well known flight providers are Emirates, Qatar Airways, Srilankan Airways, British Airways and BMI. It is always best to discuss your individual travel requirements with a local travel agent prior to making a final booking.

Getting Around the Maldives as a First Class Traveller

There are three main transport options for people who visit the Maldives, boats, sea planes and private yachts. Visitors are bound to do a lot of island hopping over the course of their stay in this south-east Asian destination and will spend a lot of time on the water. If you are staying in a top quality resort then you can expect the taxi boats to be well maintained and relatively luxurious.
For anybody who tends to feel a bit queasy when travelling by boat, the only other option is to use the air taxi. The two main operators are Maldivian Air Taxi and Trans Maldivian Airways, each of which can take up to 10 passengers a time on their DHC-6 Twin Otter sea planes.

Other Useful Information about the Maldives

It is advisable to abide by the Islamic Customs in order to avoid causing offence to the resident Muslim community. If visiting the Maldives during the month of Ramadan people should be as discreet as possible when eating, drinking or smoking in daylight hours. The drinking of alcohol is strictly confined to the resorts and anybody who is caught carrying drugs will face a severe penalty.
British people may well enjoy the laid back business culture of the Maldives. Meetings are usually conducted in an informal manner, suits and ties are generally not required. Women are advised to wear conservative clothing in respect of Islamic culture.