Local island •Alif Dhaal atoll, see all its islands
Dhigurah
- Population
- 765
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.87 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 99.9 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Dhigurah is a local island in Alif Dhaal, 99.9 km from Velana International Airport. About 765 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Dhigurah
99.9 km from Velana International Airport
Scheduled Speedboat
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
2 hr • $66 per person
Daily
There are twice-daily shared speedboat connections from Malé to Dhigurah. Guaranteed connection requires an international arrival before 3pm or departure after 11:30am. Fare is priced per person for one-way and subject to change.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
20 min • $216 per person
Daily
Villa Air operates multiple flights from Male' to Maamigili. Landing at Maamigili is leg 1 of 2 – onward travel to Dhigurah needs a further speedboat connection of 20-25 mins. Fare shown is per person one-way and subject to change prior to any notice.
Not suited to late arrivals
Sea Plane
From Velana International Airport (Male')
25 min • $283 per person
Daily
Seaplane operators in the Maldives are resort-partnered rather than flying directly to inhabited local islands. For Dhigurah this is sold as a guesthouse package: 25 min flight to a nearby resort plus a 5 min boat to the island. Fare is priced per person for one-way. Daylight-only by regulation, so no late arrivals.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach • 5 min walk
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Whale shark and reef divers, snorkellers, and budget travellers wanting a quiet fishing-village base in South Ari Atoll.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, drinkers, anyone needing a hospital nearby, or travellers wanting a short transfer from Malé.
Dress code
Modest dress in the village (shoulders and knees covered); swimwear kept to the designated bikini beach on the west side.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Dhigurah is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 99.9 km