Local island •Laamu atoll, see all its islands
Gan
- Population
- 4,815
- as of 2022
- Area
- 3.3 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 253.1 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Gan is a local island in Laamu, 253.1 km from Velana International Airport. About 4,815 people live here.
On the island
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Health centre
- Clinic
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Gan
253.1 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Fonadhoo
Daily except Friday
RTL launched a Laamu Atoll ferry network, based at Fonadhoo — which is causeway-linked to Gan.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Kadhdhoo Airport
15 min • $195 per person
Daily
Guesthouse arrange alternative to the causeway/taxi road transfer from Kadhdhoo Airport. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
40 min • $202 per person
Daily
Maldivian operates to Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) in Laamu Atoll. Gan itself has no airfield. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
History and diving enthusiasts, and travellers who want a well-resourced local island — regional hospital, bank — rather than a bare-bones outpost.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort-amenity travellers, and anyone wanting a single-hop transfer — reaching Gan means a flight plus a causeway or boat connection.
Dress code
Modest dress in the village (shoulders and knees covered); swimwear reserved for the designated bikini beach or a resort excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Gan is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 253.1 km