Local island •Kaafu atoll, see all its islands
Huraa
- Population
- 1,654
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.25 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 17.7 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Huraa is a local island in Kaafu, 17.7 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,654 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Huraa
17.7 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Male' City
1 hr • $1.43 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC's conventional ferry route, K. Dhiffushi to Male', calls at Huraa in both directions. There is one sailing each way per day and no service on Fridays: the boat leaves Male' in the early afternoon and leaves Huraa early in the morning, so an afternoon or evening arrival at the airport cannot connect to it the same day. The route runs Dhiffushi - Thulusdhoo - Huraa - Himmafushi - Male', so the same ticket also links Huraa to those three islands. Fare is priced per person for one way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Male' City
25 min • $45 per person
Daily
A shared speedboat runs daily between Male' and Huraa, with seats normally booked through the property rather than at a counter. Scheduled departures are daylight-only, so a guest landing late in the day needs a private charter instead. Fare is priced per person for one-way travel.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Velana International Airport (Hulhule') or Male' City
30 min • $160 per person
Daily
Chartered on demand and normally arranged by the property before arrival, with pickup direct from the airport jetty or from Male'. Departure times are set by the guest rather than a timetable, which is what makes this the only option for a late or overnight arrival. This is a charter fare for the whole boat, not a fixed per-person rate.
Works with late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- Alcohol at resorts only
Who it's for
Snorkellers, divers and short-trip visitors who want a quiet village close to the airport, with a protected mangrove and easy reef access.
Who it's not for
Nightlife and bar seekers, luxury-resort travellers, anyone needing more than basic health-centre care, and visitors wanting a wide choice of restaurants or shops.
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 cafes and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Huraa is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 17.7 km