Maldivian Air Taxi is an airline based in Malé in the Maldives. It operates float-equipped aircraft on tourist charters and government VIP flights throughout the Maldives. Its main base is Malé International Airport.
de Havilland DHC-6-300
8Q-MAK (sn 276)
Maldivian Air Taxi
Image taken September 02. 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
deHavilland DHC-6-300
8Q-MAB (sn 287)
Maldivian Air Taxi in Conrad Maldives Rangali Island (Hilton) colors
Photo taken September 02. 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
History
Lars Erik Nielsen - the founder and chairman of the Board - had a vision. If anywhere in the world, the Maldives would simply be the best place to fly a seaplane. Every destination is surrounded by water – the perfect setting to travel on a seaplane. All destinations are small, tiny islands. With a landing strip as big as the ocean a seaplane would be the ultimate way of transport.
4th November 1993, the first Maldivian Air Taxi seaplane took off from the waters of Hulhule’ (airport island) through the sky to Rasdhoo in North Alif Atoll. Maldivian Air Taxi was born with the humble beginning with 2 twin otters, which has evolved to a fleet of more than 24 aircraft carrying over 400, 000 passengers per year. The 25 employees have grown to over 350 dedicated employees.
What started as a vision is now the largest seaplane operator in the world. Maldivian Air Taxi is established, it is dynamic and constantly on the move. Ready to transfer you safely anywhere, anytime during the day. Our history, our country, our employees and our customers all contribute to our success and our future.
Island & Resorts served by Maldivian Air Taxi
- Adaaran "Ayurveda Village" Meedhupparu
- Adaaran "Club" Bathala
- Adaaran "Club" Rannalhi
- Adaaran "Prestige" Water Villas
- Adaaran "Select" Meedhupparu
- Alimatha
- Anantara Resort & Spa Maldives
- Athuruga
- Banyan Tree Maldives
- Biyadhoo
- Bolifushi
- Chaaya Island Dhonveli
- Chaaya Lagoon Hakuraa Huraa
- Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo
- Cinnamon Island Alidhoo
- Club Med Kanifinolhu
- Conrad Maldives Rangali Island
- Constance Halaveli Resort Maldives
- Dhoni Island
Maldivian Air Taxi Chief Pilot takes you for a detailed tour inside and outside the Twin Otter and shows the special equipment used for certain flights
- Dhiggiri
- Diva Maldives
- Fihalhohi
- Filitheyo
- Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
- Huvafenfushi
- Irufushi Beach & Spa Resort
- Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort & Marina
- Kanuhura Maldives
- Kuramathi
- Kuredu
- Komandoo
- Lily Beach
- Maayafushi
- Machchafushi
- Madoogali
- Medhufushi
- Moofushi
- Nika
- One & Only Reethi Rah
- Palm Beach
- Ranveli
- Summer Island
- Taj Coral Reef
- Taj Exotica
- The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives
- The Rania Experience
- Thudufushi
- Velidhoo
- Veligandu
- Vilamendhoo
- W Retreat & Spa at Fesdu
- Zitahli Resorts & Spa Kuda-Funafaru
Fleet
The Maldivian Air Taxi fleet includes the following aircraft (as of September 2008) and is operated in connection with Kenn Borek Air:
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
8Q-MAO (sn 259)
Photo taken August 02, 2008
Heenfaru Island - South Ari Atoll, Republic of Maldives
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
8Q-MAP (sn 571)
Photo taken August 12, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-100 Twin Otter
8Q-OEQ (sn 44)
Photo taken August 11, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
8Q-MAD (sn 273)
Photo taken August 11, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
8Q-MAP (sn 571)
MAP landing on the south-right water runway at the Male floatplane base.
Photo taken August 11, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island colors
DeHavilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
8Q-MAI (sn 279)
Photo taken August 11, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-100 Twin Otter
8Q-QBU (sn 99)
Photo taken August 11, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
8Q-MAM (sn 339)
8Q-MAM Mooring to a Buoy for an overnight stay at Kuredu
Photo taken August 15, 2008
Kuredu Island Resort, Republic of Maldives
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
8Q-MAR (sn 382)
Photo taken August 12, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-100 Twin Otter
8Q-MAC (sn 60)
Photo taken August 11, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-300 Twin Otter
8Q-MAE (sn 464)
Photo taken August 11, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
Photo Copyright and Thanks to
Marcel Siegenthaler
Maldivian Air Taxi
DeHavilland DHC-6-100 Twin Otter
8Q-QHC (sn 21)
Photo taken August 12, 2008
Male' International Airport Seaplane Base, Republic of Maldives (MLE)
