Local island •Gaaf Alif atoll, see all its islands
Gemanafushi
- Population
- 1,307
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.51 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 416.9 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Gemanafushi is a local island in Gaaf Alif, 416.9 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,307 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Gemanafushi
416.9 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From GA. Kooddoo
1 hr 10 min • $6.47 per person
Daily except Friday
Gemanafushi is served by RTL network with a direct connection from Ga. Kooddoo where the airport is housed. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Kooddoo Airport
30 min
Leg 2 of the Malé routing. Typically guesthouses arrange a private speedboat transfer from Kooddoo Airport to Gemanafushi timed to the guest's incoming flight. This is arranged per guest/per guesthouse rather than run on a fixed public timetable, so no fixed schedule or published fare was found.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
1 hr 5 min • $212 per person
Daily
Maldivian operates flights Male' to Kooddoo Airport. This is leg 1 of a two-leg journey to Gemanafushi connected via a Speedboat from Kooddoo. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Divers and snorkelers drawn to nearby reef sites, plus travelers wanting a working fishing-village stay away from resort crowds.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort travelers, and anyone needing more than basic health-centre-level medical 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 Gemanafushi is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 416.9 km