Local island •Haa Dhaal atoll, see all its islands
Hanimaadhoo
- Population
- 2,664
- as of 2022
- Area
- 3.06 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 287.8 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Hanimaadhoo is a local island in Haa Dhaal, 287.8 km from Velana International Airport. About 2,664 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
- Airport
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
Access points
Getting to Hanimaadhoo
287.8 km from Velana International Airport
Scheduled Speedboat
From HDh. Kulhudhuffushi
31 min • $2.27 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC RTL route covers this leg from Kulhudhuffushi to Hanimaadhoo. The inbound leg leaves Kulhudhuffushi 12:30 and reaches Hanimaadhoo 13:01. Fare is priced per-person for one-way. Most visitors will not need this route at all (they fly straight into Hanimaadhoo's own airport) but it is how you reach the island from elsewhere in the atoll.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport, Male (MLE)
1 hr • $224.10 per person
Daily
Maldivian is the only carrier serving Hanimaadhoo International Airport. This is a single-leg journey as the airport is on Hanimaadhoo itself. so there is no connecting boat leg and guesthouses are minutes away by road. Fare is priced per person for one-way
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- Licensed venues
Who it's for
Divers and snorkellers after reef access on a working local island, and anyone who would rather fly straight in than spend a day on boats.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort travellers, and anyone needing more than health-centre care - the nearest hospital is a boat ride away in Kulhudhuffushi.
Dress code
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort travellers, and anyone needing more than health-centre care - the nearest hospital is a boat ride away in Kulhudhuffushi.
During Ramadan
Local cafes and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Hanimaadhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 287.8 km