Local island •Haa Alif atoll, see all its islands
Utheemu
- Population
- 612
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.5 km²
- land area
Overview
Utheemu is a local island in Haa Alif. About 612 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Utheemu
Public Ferry
From Dhidhdhoo harbour
25 min
Thu, Sat
MTCC runs Dhidhdhoo–Utheemu–Thakandhoo–Maarandhoo–Ihavandhoo–Hoarafushi. The published Hanimaadhoo feeder arrives after this ferry departs; arrange a different connection or overnight stop. Fare is the public per-person, one-way rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Dhidhdhoo harbour
25 min • $2.14 per person
Daily except Friday
RTL runs Dhidhdhoo to Utheemu direct transfer. Fare is the public per-person, one-way rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Hanimaadhoo harbour
13 min
Daily
Arrange a private boat from Hanimaadhoo to Utheemu after the domestic flight. Confirm the pickup and any night operation before booking. Any fare quoted will be a charter fare, not a fixed per-person rate.
Works with late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
45 min • $205.64 per person
Daily
Maldivian flies to Hanimaadhoo (HAQ). Continue by a separately arranged private boat, or take RTL via Dhidhdhoo for Utheemu. Allow time from the airport to the harbour. Fare is priced per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Travellers interested in Maldivian history, Utheemu Ganduvaru and village life, who are comfortable planning a domestic flight and onward boat connection.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers expecting an alcohol-serving resort, and anyone who needs a direct airport arrival or full hospital on the island.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village and at heritage sites; reserve swimwear for resort or sandbank excursions.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.