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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
Plan your transfer

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
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Island facts last updated October 2026 · islandrooms.mv