🗓️ Day 7 – Shopping & Departure
Uncategorized🗓️ Day 7 – Maldives shopping & departure
Your final day focuses on quick Maldives shopping and a smooth departure. Pick up last-minute souvenirs in Malé (Male Local Market, Chandhanee Magu) or at airport duty-free, then head to Velana International Airport in time for your flight.
Souvenirs
Duty-free
Departure
🛍️ Shopping in Malé
- Male Local Market: souvenirs and handicrafts.
- Chandhanee Magu: popular street for clothes and gifts.
- Coconut products, perfumes, handicrafts, fridge magnets.
Shop early if your schedule is tight, and keep receipts in one pouch.
✈️ Airport shopping (duty-free)
- Duty-free at Velana International Airport.
- Good for chocolates, perfumes, and last-minute gifts.
- ✅ Velana International Airport website
🎒 Preparing for departure
- Carry passport, visa, flight tickets, and hotel/transfer confirmations.
- Arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before an international flight.
- Weigh baggage in advance to avoid extra fees.
💡 Tips for the last day
- Do your Maldives shopping in the morning to beat the rush.
- Keep some local cash for quick purchases or transfers.
- Enjoy a final beach or pool moment if time allows.
Pro tip: photograph your bags after packing so you can quickly confirm nothing was left behind.