Local island •Haa Alif atoll, see all its islands
Hoarafushi
- Population
- 1,841
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.72 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 318.09 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Hoarafushi is a local island in Haa Alif, 318.09 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,841 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- Clinic
- ATM
- Bank
- Airport
Not on the island
- Hospital
Access points
Getting to Hoarafushi
318.09 km from Velana International Airport
Scheduled Speedboat
From Ha. Dhidhdhoo (atoll capital)
50 min • $4.54 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC's (RTL) route goes from, Ha. Thuraakunu - Ha. Dhidhdhoo, calling at Uligamu, Molhadhoo, Hoarafushi and Ihavandhoo. Fare is priced per-person for one-way. from Dhidhdhoo.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Ha. Dhidhdhoo (atoll capital); also arranged from Hanimaadhoo Airport,
30 min
Daily
Charter only, arranged through the guesthouse or a transfer agent. Fare is priced as a charter for the whole boat. USD 65-1,200 per one-way charter depending on boat size.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
1 hr 10 min • $205.14 per person
Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat
Maldivian is the sole operator to Hoarafushi Airport (HRF), about 5 minutes from the village. 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 snorkellers drawn to Bilehdhoo Thila and the island's seagrass meadow, plus travellers wanting the far north without a long boat transfer.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, anyone wanting a drink with dinner, travellers needing more than health-centre care, and anyone counting on a designated swimwear beach.
Dress code
Modest dress in the village — shoulders and knees covered. No designated bikini beach confirmed, so keep swimwear for boat trips and sandbank excursions.
During Ramadan
Local cafes and restaurants close during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses still serve guests, but discreetly and out of public view.
Location
Where Hoarafushi is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 318.09 km