Local island •Haa Alif atoll, see all its islands
Baarah
- Population
- 1,141
- as of 2022
- Area
- 2.45 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 294.3 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Baarah is a local island in Haa Alif, 294.3 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,141 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Baarah
294.3 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Ha. Dhidhdhoo
30 min • $4.21 per person
Daily except Friday
Baarah lies on MTCC/RTL's Zone 1 (Bodu Thiladhunmathi) network, on the published route corridor Ha. Thuraakunu – Ha. Dhidhdhoo (route S1C1). The fare for one way per person is MVR 65 ($4.21) and the duration of the transfer is 30 minutes.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Malé
8 hr
Chartered on demand through a guesthouse; no fixed schedule, and no fixed price is published, Duration is about 8 hours for the roughly 294 km run from Malé). At this distance most guests use the Domestic Flight + Scheduled Speedboat combination instead.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
50 min • $194 per person
Daily
Maldivian operates several flights daily, Malé (VIA) to Hanimaadhoo Airport (HAQ). This leg lands on a different island, not Baarah itself; see Scheduled Speedboat below for the onward leg. The fare is subject to change without prior notice and is the price per person per way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Manta and reef divers, mangrove and wetland walkers, and history travellers drawn to Thakurufaanu-era heritage and a working fishing village.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-amenity travellers, beach-club or bikini-beach seekers, 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 Baarah is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 294.3 km