Local island •Laamu atoll, see all its islands
Fonadhoo
- Population
- 2,986
- as of 2022
- Area
- 1.63 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 262.3 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Fonadhoo is a local island in Laamu, 262.3 km from Velana International Airport. About 2,986 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Fonadhoo
262.3 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Other islands within Laamu Atoll
MTCC's RTL public-ferry network was inaugurated at Fonadhoo, running two routes within Laamu Atoll. This is an inter-island service within the atoll and it does not connect to Malé. (A guest travelling from Malé would use this only for onward trips to other Laamu islands, not to reach Fonadhoo itself. Fare is subject to change without prior notice.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
55 min • $216 per person
Daily
Maldivian operate to Kadhdhoo Kadhdhoo Airport is joined to Fonadhoo by a road causeway: one of the longest continuous stretches of dry land in the Maldives. No boat transfer is needed. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Laamu's atoll capital: everyday local-town life, a nearby surf break, snorkeling, and budget guesthouses, reached by flight into the causeway-linked Kadhdhoo airport.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort travellers, anyone wanting overwater villas, or guests needing more than health-centre-level medical care.
Dress code
Modest dress in the village (cover shoulders and knees); no designated bikini beach here, so keep swimwear to a resort or sandbank day trip.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Fonadhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 262.3 km