Local island •Kaafu atoll, see all its islands
Gulhi
- Population
- 976
- as of 2022
- Distance to airport
- 22.7 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Gulhi is a local island in Kaafu, 22.7 km from Velana International Airport. About 976 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Gulhi
22.7 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Malé City ferry terminal
1 hr 20 min • $2 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC route from the Malé–Gulhi–Maafushi–Guraidhoo local ferry; Gulhi is the first stop after Malé. Fare is priced person for one-way, Rhis leg starts in Malé City, so an arriving guest must first cross from VIA to Malé by airport ferry or taxi.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Velana International Airport (Malé City)
30 min • $30 per person
Daily except Friday
There are few publuc speedboat operators running fixed weekly schedules. This is considered the normal way in to the island. Fare is priced per person for one way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
30 min • $170 per person
Daily
On-demand charter, usually arranged by the guesthouse. Priced around USD 170 for the whole boat (up to about four passengers). This is a charter fare, not a fixed per person rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- Alcohol at resorts only
Who it's for
Divers and snorkellers working the South Malé Atoll thilas, and budget travellers who want a working fishing village 30 minutes from the airport.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-amenity travellers, anyone needing more than basic health-centre care, and visitors who want a wide choice of restaurants.
Dress code
Modest dress in the inhabited village (shoulders and knees covered); swimwear reserved for the designated bikini beach or a resort/sandbank excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Gulhi is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 22.7 km