Local island •Haa Alif atoll, see all its islands
Vashafaru
- Population
- 476
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.36 km²
- land area
Overview
Vashafaru is a local island in Haa Alif. About 476 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Vashafaru
Scheduled Speedboat
From Dhihdhoo harbour
10 min • $11 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC's RTL runs Dhidhdhoo–Vashafaru. From Hanimaadhoo, take the separate RTL boat to Kudhulhudhuffushi which is a 30 minute ride. At Kulhudhuffushi there is a long transit time of 6 hours before the next boat to Dhidhdhoo which is a 55 minute long trip. From Dhihdhoo, change boats to reach Vashafaru in 10 minutes, There is one onward sailing runs each operating day. Fare basis: fixed per person, one-way for the whole trip.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Hanimaadhoo harbour (airport island)
20 min
Daily
Arrange the Hanimaadhoo–Vashafaru boat before flying; pickup can meet the domestic flight. No fixed per-person one-way fare is published. Can be hired as a private charter as well.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
1 hr • $224.64 per person
Daily
Maldivian flies to Hanimaadhoo (HAQ); continue by a separately booked boat to Vashafaru, directly or with RTL via Dhidhdhoo. Match the flight to the onward sailing; late flights may need an overnight stay. Fare is priced per adult one-way.
Works with late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Snorkellers, divers, couples and families who want quiet village life, a designated swimwear beach and sandbank trips, and accept connecting transfers.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers wanting resort amenities, and short-stay visitors unwilling to plan separate domestic flights and boat connections.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; wear swimwear only at the designated bikini beach or on resort and sandbank excursions.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may limit daylight service during Ramadan; guesthouses generally still serve guests.