Local island •Baa atoll, see all its islands
Dhonfanu
- Population
- 398
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.18 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 119.5 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Dhonfanu is a local island in Baa, 119.5 km from Velana International Airport. About 398 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Dhonfanu
119.5 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Dharavandhoo
15 min • $2.30 per person
Daily except Monday and Friday
MTCC's RTL route caters to direct ferry connection from Dharavandhoo to Dhonfaru. The fare is priced MVR 35 per person per way which is approximately $2.3.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Male'
2 hr 10 min • $65 per person
Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu
This is a direct speedboat connection from Male' to Dhonfaru. Fare is priced per person per way and is subject to change. However, it may be unreliable as the scheduled boat may get cancelled if enough passengers arent signed up.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Male'
4 hr
Daily
Chartered speedboat directly from Male' is available any day of the week upon request. This is faster and more flexible than the scheduled speedboat, but must be arranged directly with an operator or the guesthouse. Night sea transfers between outer-atoll islands are not standard practice. Fare pricing is subject to negotiation and published.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
35 min • $150 per person
Daily
Maldivian and Manta Air both operate multiple daily flights to Dharavandhoo Airport in Baa Atoll. This leg lands at Dharavandhoo, and a further onward local transfer is required to go to Dhonfanu. Fare is priced per person per way and subject to change without further changes.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Divers and snorkelers drawn to Baa Atoll's reefs and manta season (May–Nov), and travellers wanting a quiet fishing-village stay over a resort.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort travellers, and anyone needing care beyond what a basic health centre can provide.
Dress code
Cover shoulders to knees in the village; swimwear reserved for Bahamas Beach (the island's bikini beach) or guesthouse sundeck areas.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Dhonfanu is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 119.5 km