Local island •Alif Dhaal atoll, see all its islands
Haggnaameedhoo
- Population
- 484
- as of 2022
- Distance to airport
- 74.2 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Haggnaameedhoo is a local island in Alif Dhaal, 74.2 km from Velana International Airport. About 484 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Haggnaameedhoo
74.2 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Mahibadhoo (ADh. atoll capital)
40 min
Daily except Friday
MTCC conventional-ferry route connects ADh. Atoll. This connection is not direct from Male' but from the capital island of the atoll.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Malé
1 hr 15 min • $25 per person
Daily
Direct to the island, with no connection needed. This is the most practical public option. Fare is fixed per-person public rate, not a charter.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Velana International Airport / Malé
1 hr 15 min • $750 per person
Daily
Direct, single leg, no connection needed. Charter is arranged in advance through the guesthouses rather than booked off a public timetable, so it runs on any day and at any preferred time set. Fare is priced for one-way for the whole boat.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
30 min • $236.78 per person
Daily
Haggnaameedhoo has no airport of its own, so this row covers only the flight to the nearest airstrip, Villa International Airport Maamigili to Maamigili island. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Snorkellers and divers who want a house reef off the beach, and travellers happy with a small, quiet village and a short daily routine.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, anyone wanting resort-level amenities, travellers needing more than health-centre care or an ATM on the island, or tight schedules.
Dress code
Modest dress in the inhabited village (shoulders and knees covered); swimwear reserved for the designated bikini beach or a resort/sandbank excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Haggnaameedhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 74.2 km