Local island •Baa atoll, see all its islands
Fulhadhoo
- Population
- 341
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.32 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 101.5 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Fulhadhoo is a local island in Baa, 101.5 km from Velana International Airport. About 341 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Fulhadhoo
101.5 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Malé (MTCC ferry terminal)
7 hr 30 min • $5 per person
Mon, Thu
MTCC-operated public ferry, departs Malé at 8:30am arriving Fulhadhoo at 4:00pm. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Villingili Ferry Terminal, Malé
2 hr • $55 per person
Daily
Shared scheduled speedboat typically arranged by Guesthouses, These boats allow seat purchase to locals based on availability after guests are confirmed. Fare is an estimate based on current available pricing and subject to change,
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Dharavandhoo Airport, Baa Atoll
40 min • $175 per person
Daily
A private/shared speedboat transfer bridges Dharavandhoo Airport to Fulhadhoo, arranged typically by the guesthouse and often split among passengers. Fare is the midpoint of a $150–200 per-person range for oneway. A separate Malé-direct private charter also exists (~2 hrs, ~$900–1,000 for the whole boat) as an alternative for groups not connecting via flight.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
35 min • $187.68 per person
Daily
Maldivian and Manta Air both operate to Dharavandhoo Airport in Baa Atoll. Fare based on Maldivian's rates for per person one-way. This leg connects onward to Fulhadhoo via a speedboat transfer.
Not suited to late arrivals
Sea Plane
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
25 min • $71 per person
Daily
Maldivian Airlines scheduled seaplane to B. Fulhadhoo was launched in 2025. The fare is priced per person and subject to change without prior notice. Flight operates only during daylight hours.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach • 15 min walk
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Budget-conscious travellers wanting an authentic fishing-village stay, snorkellers using the house reef, and couples or families seeking a quiet, low-key island.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-amenity travellers, and anyone needing hospital-level medical care or an extensive range of dining and shopping options.
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 Fulhadhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 101.5 km