Local island •Gaaf Alif atoll, see all its islands
Dhevvadhoo
- Population
- 598
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.2 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 4052 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Dhevvadhoo is a local island in Gaaf Alif, 4052 km from Velana International Airport. About 598 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Dhevvadhoo
4052 km from Velana International Airport
Scheduled Speedboat
From Kooddoo Airport (GA Atoll)
2 hr • $4.53 per person
Daily except Friday
This is Leg 2 of 2, connecting from the Domestic Flight to a speedboat meets arriving flights at Kooddoo Airport and continues to Dhevvadhoo. MTCC's RTL line connects to Dhevvadhoo with a stopover at a nearby island. Fare is MVR 70 per person per way ($4.53)
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
1 hr 5 min • $210 per person
Daily
Maldivian operates multiple flights a week from Malé to Kooddoo Airport in GA Atoll. Fare is an estimate per person per way fare. This is Leg 1 of 2 where a Speedboat is needed to reach Dhevvadhoo itself.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
History-minded travellers and those wanting an administrative fishing-community island with a coral-stone mosque and unexcavated ancient mounds, away from resort circuits.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-amenity travellers, beach-and-snorkel-only visitors, and anyone needing more than basic health-centre care.
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 Dhevvadhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 4052 km