
Local island •Noonu atoll, see all its islands
Manadhoo
- Population
- 1,745
- as of 2022
- Area
- 1.11 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 175.6 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Manadhoo is a local island in Noonu, 175.6 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,745 people live here.
On the island
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Health centre
- Clinic
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Manadhoo
175.6 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Maafaru harbour (Noonu)
30 min
Daily except Friday
MTCC’s conventional ferry links Maafaru to Manadhoo. Its morning sailing leaves before the listed flight arrives; use the later RTL speedboat or stay overnight. Another ferry route connects Velidhoo via neighbouring islands. Fare basis: per-person one-way public ticket; current rate unconfirmed.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Maafaru harbour (Noonu)
15 min • $3.24 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC’s RTL connects Maafaru harbour directly to Manadhoo after the flight.. RTL has no evening sailing. HFare is a fixed per-person one-way public rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Maafaru (Noonu)
Daily
Locally arranged private boats connect Maafaru to Manadhoo after a domestic flight. Confirm the airport pickup and sailing time with the boat operator before booking. This is a charter fare, not a fixed per-person rate.
Works with late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
1 hr 45 min • $173.15 per person
Daily
Maldivian’s route via Madivaru lands at Maafaru. Continue from Maafaru harbour on a separate RTL speedboat to Manadhoo; arrange the airport-to-harbour handoff. Fare is per person one-way and varies by flight.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Travellers interested in everyday life in Noonu’s administrative centre, with snorkelling excursions and fishing trips arranged by boat.
Who it's not for
Travellers wanting alcohol with dinner, swimwear throughout the village, or a domestic flight landing directly on Manadhoo without an onward boat.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; reserve swimwear for the designated bikini beach or a resort or sandbank excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Manadhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 175.6 km