Local island •Haa Alif atoll, see all its islands
Dhiddhoo
- Population
- 3,412
- as of 2022
- Distance to airport
- 303.6 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Dhiddhoo is a local island in Haa Alif, 303.6 km from Velana International Airport. About 3,412 people live here.
On the island
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Health centre
- Clinic
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Dhiddhoo
303.6 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Hanimaadhoo
25 min • $8.41 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC RTL route has a direct connecting boat from Hanimaadhoo to Dhidhoo. Fare is MVR 130 per person per way ($8.41)
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Hanimaadhoo
25 min • $8.41 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC RTL route has a direct connecting boat from Hanimaadhoo to Dhidhoo. Fare is MVR 130 per person per way ($8.41)
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
1 hr • $194 per person
Daily
Maldivian operates from VIA to Hanimaadhoo Airport in Haa Dhaalu Atoll, the region's established gateway. A second leg via speedboat is required to reach Dhidhdhoo. Fare is per person per way and subject to change without prior notice.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Divers and travellers wanting an authentic northern-atoll base with real island infrastructure — schools, a hospital, government offices — not a manufactured resort.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, resort-style beach loungers, and anyone unwilling to spend a half-day or more in transit from Malé.
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 Dhiddhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 303.6 km