Local island •Baa atoll, see all its islands
Dharavandhoo
- Population
- 997
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.46 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 116.2 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Dharavandhoo is a local island in Baa, 116.2 km from Velana International Airport. About 997 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
- Airport
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
Access points
Getting to Dharavandhoo
116.2 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Male'
8 hr • $25 per person
Wed, Sat
Slow passenger/cargo ferry option is available. Departs Malé Wednesday 08:00, arrives roughly 8 hours later; return leg departs Dharavandhoo Saturday 08:00. Only one round trip a week
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Male'
2 hr 30 min • $65 per person
Mon, Wed, Thu
Scheduled speedboat hires are available for direct travel to male'. These timings vary based on availability and requests. Fare is $65 per person per way and subject to change without prior notice.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
1 hr 30 min
Daily
Guesthouses on the island can arrange private charter transfers case-by-case upon request, however, no fixed public fare is published.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
25 min • $142 per person
Daily
Maldivian operates flights directly to Dharavandhoo. Dharavandhoo has its own domestic airport so no onward boat hire is needed. Fare is per person per way and subject to change without prior notice.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Divers and snorkellers visiting Hanifaru Bay's manta and whale shark season, plus budget travellers wanting an authentic local-island stay.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort travellers, and anyone needing more than basic health-centre-level care.
Dress code
Modest dress in the inhabited village (shoulders and knees covered); swimwear reserved for the designated bikini beach.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Dharavandhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 116.2 km