Local island •Haa Alif atoll, see all its islands
Filladhoo
- Population
- 559
- as of 2022
- Area
- 2.49 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 300.5 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Filladhoo is a local island in Haa Alif, 300.5 km from Velana International Airport. About 559 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Filladhoo
300.5 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From HA. Dhidhdhoo (Haa Alif Atoll capital / RTL hub)
50 min • $4.21 per person
Daily except Friday
Haa Alif Atoll is covered by the RTL public ferry network. The connection is from t the hub island of Dhidhdhoo to Filladhoo. Fare is priced per-person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ)
30 min
Daily
Leg 2 of the journey described above: a privately arranged (guesthouse-organised) speedboat transfer from Hanimaadhoo Airport to Filladhoo. This is not a fixed public timetable, it is arranged directly with the guesthouse/operator on request.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male)
1 hr 1 min • $194 per person
Daily
Maldivian operates daily flights to to Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ). This is leg 1 of a two-leg journey; continue via the Private Speedboat row below for the onward transfer to Filladhoo. Fare is priced per person for one-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
Travellers wanting a quiet, working fishing-village stay in the Maldives' far north, comfortable with basic services and a long transfer.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers wanting a quick low-cost transfer from Male, and anyone needing hospital-level medical care nearby.
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 cafes and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Filladhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 300.5 km