
Local island •Alif Alif atoll, see all its islands
Mathiveri
- Population
- 878
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.23 km²
- land area
Overview
Mathiveri is a local island in Alif Alif. About 878 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- Clinic
- ATM
Not on the island
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Mathiveri
Public Ferry
From Rasdhoo harbour
2 hr
Daily except Friday
MTCC runs Rasdhoo–Ukulhas–Bodufolhudhoo–Mathiveri, with one southbound sailing a day. Reach Rasdhoo first; this route has no direct Malé service. Fare is a per-person one-way public rate; confirm the current price.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Velana International Airport
1 hr 50 min • $50 per person
Daily except Friday
Speedboat operators tun transfers from Airport to Rasdhoo–Ukulhas–Bodufolhudhoo–Mathiveri services twice daily. Fare is the fixed adult per-person one-way public rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Velana International Airport
1 hr 40 min
Daily
Speedboat opertators offers private airport pickups to Mathiveri at an agreed time, including late-night departures and even charter hires. Confirm availability when booking. Prices are quoted at operator's discretion.
Not suited to late arrivals
Sea Plane
From Velana International Airport seaplane terminal
Daily
Manta Air serves nearby Nika resort. Mathiveri visitors need airline and resort approval plus a separately arranged onward boat. No fixed per-person one-way seaplane fare is confirmed.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- Alcohol at resorts only
Who it's for
Snorkellers, divers, and couples or families who want lagoon swimming, picnic-island outings, and a quiet village stay in North Ari.
Who it's not for
Travellers seeking nightlife, drinks without a resort trip, resort-style seclusion, or immediate access to a full hospital.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; reserve swimwear for the designated bikini beach or resort and sandbank excursions.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may limit daytime service during Ramadan; guesthouses generally still serve guests.