Local island •Meemu atoll, see all its islands
Dhiggaru
- Population
- 1,099
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.39 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 120.2 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Dhiggaru is a local island in Meemu, 120.2 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,099 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Dhiggaru
120.2 km from Velana International Airport
Scheduled Speedboat
From Malé City (Jetty 1)
2 hr 30 min • $50 per person
There are scheduled commercial speedboat from Jetty 1, Malé City to Muli (Meemu Atoll's capital), This reaches Muli only, not Dhiggaru. The same onward Public Ferry connection or chartered speedboat is needed to reach Dhiggaru. Fare is per person one-way and subject ot change without prior notice.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
Daily
Direct charter speedboats can be arranged with boat owners or through the guesthouse for a one-leg Malé–Dhiggaru transfer. Cost and duration are negotiated per trip and should be expected to run well above the scheduled fares and often calculated per boat as opposed to per person.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
45 min • $89 per person
Daily
Maldivian operates multiple flights from Malé–Muli (Meemu Atoll's only airport).This flight lands at Muli, and travellers must continue via the Public Ferry or speedboat to Dhiggaru. The fare is per person for one-way and is subject to change without prior notice.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Culture-focused travellers drawn to the Maldives' first homestay-tourism island — village fishing life, Rihaakuru-making, and everyday island routines.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort travellers, beach-and-snorkel-first visitors, and anyone needing more than basic health-centre care.
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 Dhiggaru is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 120.2 km