Local island •Baa atoll, see all its islands
Fehendhoo
- Population
- 198
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.24 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 98.6 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Fehendhoo is a local island in Baa, 98.6 km from Velana International Airport. About 198 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Fehendhoo
98.6 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Male'
5 hr
Sun
Government-subsidised supply ferry from Malé direct to the Goidhoo/Fulhadhoo/Fehendhoo cluster. Departs Malé Sunday around midnight, arriving Monday morning. Return leg departs from Fehendhoo area on Saturday at 5 AM.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Male'
2 hr • $55 per person
Daily
Shared scheduled speedboat serving the Goidhoo/Fulhadhoo/Fehendhoo cluster directly from Malé. Dare is priced per person for one-way. Runs most days with a lighter Friday timetable.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Dharavandhoo Airport
40 min • $150 per person
Daily
This is the connecting leg for guests arriving on the Domestic Flight. This is arranged on demand directly with a guesthouse or local boat operator. Fare shown is a per-boat charter rate.
Works with late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
25 min • $175.84 per person
Daily
Manta Air and Maldivian operates scheduled flights from Malé to Dharavandhoo Airport, Baa Atoll. Passengers continue to Fehendhoo by a separate local speedboat transfer. Fare is priced per person for one-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 chasing Baa Atoll's manta and whale-shark season, and travelers wanting a quiet, low-traffic fishing-village stay.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, anyone needing more than basic health-centre care, and travelers unwilling to commit to a 2+ hour boat transfer each way.
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 Fehendhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 98.6 km