Local island •Haa Dhaal atoll, see all its islands
Vaikaradhoo
- Population
- 776
- as of 2022
- Area
- 1.07 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 269.9 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Vaikaradhoo is a local island in Haa Dhaal, 269.9 km from Velana International Airport. About 776 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Vaikaradhoo
269.9 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Kulhudhuffushi harbour
45 min
Sun, Tue, Thu
MTCC's slower ferry runs from Kulhudhuffushi via Neykurendhoo to Vaikaradhoo. This is an onward leg after flying to HDK; transfer from the airport to the harbour. The public fare is a fixed per-person one-way rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Kulhudhuffushi harbour
35 min • $4.05 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC's RTL speed ferry runs Kulhudhuffushi–Neykurendhoo–Vaikaradhoo. Connect after flying to HDK, allowing for the airport-to-harbour transfer and boarding 30 minutes ahead. There is one afternoon sailing on operating days. The fixed per-person one-way public fare needs confirmation.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
55 min • $205.64 per person
Daily
Maldivian flies to Kulhudhuffushi (HDK). Transfer to its harbour for the onward boat via Neykurendhoo to Vaikaradhoo. Match the flight to the sailing; late arrivals may need an overnight stop. Fare is per person, one-way, and varies by date.
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 village farming and island history, comfortable with a dry local-island stay and a regional boat connection.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers wanting a confirmed bikini beach, and anyone who needs hospital care on the island.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; 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.
Location
Where Vaikaradhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 269.9 km