Do Maldives seaplanes fly in the rain, and what happens if bad weather delays your transfer?

In July 2026, asked whether seaplanes fly in the rain, a participant replied that rain does not bother them at all. She said she had flown on seaplanes in the rain a hundred times.

According to the same participant, only a severe storm stops flights — when seaplanes can neither take off nor land on the water. If a transfer is delayed by weather, check the timing with your resort or operator.

Another participant observed in July 2026 that fewer people were arriving than leaving at the time, so travelers could quite likely be flown out by seaplane, especially in that weather. This reflects the situation when the message was written, not a guarantee.

The downside: in rain and wind, as one participant wryly noted in July 2026, walking between the plane and the terminal across the apron is a 'treat' of its own, so getting soaked is quite possible.