Local island •Noonu atoll, see all its islands
Henbandhoo
- Population
- 639
- as of 2022
- Distance to airport
- 198 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Henbandhoo is a local island in Noonu, 198 km from Velana International Airport. About 639 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Henbandhoo
198 km from Velana International Airport
Private Speedboat
From N. Maafaru (Maafaru International Airport island)
55 min • $4.53 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC RTL operates direct connection from Maafaru to Henbandhoo. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
45 min • $172.73 per person
Sun, Tue, Thu, Fri
Henbandhoo has no airport, so this leg lands at Maafaru International Airport on a different island; you then continue on the Scheduled Speedboat row below, which departs from Maafaru. The two legs are sequential and must be planned together. 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
Travellers after a quiet working fishing island in the far north of Noonu, happy with simple facilities and a two-leg journey.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-amenity travellers, divers wanting an on-island dive base, card-only travellers, anyone needing more than basic health-centre care.
Dress code
Modest dress throughout the village — shoulders and knees covered. No designated bikini beach confirmed; swimwear only on a resort or sandbank excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafes and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Henbandhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 198 km