Local island •Alif Dhaal atoll, see all its islands
Maamingili
- Population
- 2,798
- as of 2022
- Area
- 2.21 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 110.8 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Maamingili is a local island in Alif Dhaal, 110.8 km from Velana International Airport. About 2,798 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
- Bank
- Airport
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
Access points
Getting to Maamingili
110.8 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From ADh. Mahibadhoo (atoll capital)
2 hr 40 min
Daily except Friday
MTCC Central Ferry Network route 304, Mahibadhoo to Maamingili via Dhangethi, Dhigurah and Dhidhdhoo. This is the only public boat serving the island. One sailing each way per day, no Friday service, and the morning departure to Mahibadhoo leaves at 07:00 — before any flight of the day lands.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Malé
1 hr 50 min
Daily except Friday
A direct scheduled speedboat runs between Malé and Maamingili six days a week, leaving Malé at 15:00 and the island at 06:40, with no Friday service. It is the fastest surface option and the only one that does not route through Mahibadhoo. Fares on this service are quoted per person for one way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Velana International Airport / Malé
1 hr 50 min
Daily
Charter, arranged in advance through a transfer operator or a guesthouse, the only way onto the island outside the fixed timetables, and the usual answer to a late arrival in Malé. Charters must be booked ahead; none can be picked up on arrival. Any fare quoted is a charter fare for the whole boat, not a fixed per-person rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
30 min • $236.93 per person
Daily
Villa Air is the sole operator to Villa International Airport, which sits on Maamingili itself. Arrivals reach the village by road in a few minutes, with no boat leg. Two flights a day each way. Fare is priced per person for one way.
Works with late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach • 5 min walk
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Divers and snorkellers after whale sharks year-round, and anyone who wants a 30-minute flight instead of a long boat ride.
Who it's not for
Surfers, nightlife seekers, anyone wanting a drink on the island, and anyone needing more than health-centre care.
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 Maamingili is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 110.8 km