Local island •Baa atoll, see all its islands
Eydhafushi
- Population
- 2,590
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.56 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 113.4 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Eydhafushi is a local island in Baa, 113.4 km from Velana International Airport. About 2,590 people live here.
On the island
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Health centre
- Clinic
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Eydhafushi
113.4 km from Velana International Airport
Private Speedboat
From Dharavandhoo Airport Jetty
15 min
Daily
Connecting leg after the Domestic Flight to Dharavandhoo.This leg is typically arranged directly with the guesthouse/host to meet each flight.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Divers and snorkellers timing a Hanifaru Bay manta/whale-shark season trip, and travellers wanting a working atoll-capital base rather than a resort.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort travellers, and anyone wanting swimwear-friendly beach access right outside their door.
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 Eydhafushi is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 113.4 km