Local island •Kaafu atoll, see all its islands
Guraidhoo
- Population
- 1,739
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.34 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 33.1 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Guraidhoo is a local island in Kaafu, 33.1 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,739 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Guraidhoo
33.1 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Malé City (Henveiru ferry terminal)
2 hr 5 min • $2 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC atoll ferry, departing from Malé at 15:00, calling at Gulhi and Maafushi, reaching Guraidhoo about 17:05. Fare is the fixed per-person public rate,
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Malé
40 min • $35 per person
Daily
Fixed per-person one-way rate typically, booked through guesthouses and transfer agents.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
35 min • $250 per person
Daily
This is a charter option with the fare priced per person for one-way. Normally arranged through the guesthouse.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach • 5 min walk
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Divers and surfers after South Malé Atoll's channel breaks and reef dives, plus budget travellers who want a working local island close to Malé.
Who it's not for
Nightlife and alcohol seekers, luxury-resort travellers, anyone needing more than health-centre care, and visitors unwilling to dress modestly in the village.
Dress code
Modest dress in the village (shoulders and knees covered); swimwear only at the designated bikini beach or on a resort or sandbank excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Guraidhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 33.1 km