Local island •Noonu atoll, see all its islands
Magoodhoo
- Population
- 305
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.37 km²
- land area
Overview
Magoodhoo is a local island in Noonu. About 305 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Magoodhoo
Scheduled Speedboat
From Maafaru harbour, Noonu atoll
15 min • $3.24 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC RTL connects Maafaru to Manadhoo after the domestic flight. Change there for the separate onward boat to Magoodhoo; confirm the airport-to-harbour transfer. Fare is the fixed public rate per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
1 hr 45 min • $173.15 per person
Daily
Maldivian flies from Velana to Maafaru via Madivaru. Continue by separate RTL boats through Manadhoo to Magoodhoo. Fare is per person, one-way and varies by date.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Travellers interested in village life, fishing traditions and craftwork, comfortable with a dry island and boat connections through Noonu.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers expecting alcohol in the village, and anyone who needs a confirmed bikini beach before booking.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; reserve swimwear for permitted resort or sandbank excursions.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may limit daytime service during Ramadan; guesthouses generally continue serving guests.