
Local island •Noonu atoll, see all its islands
Velidhoo
- Population
- 1,832
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.62 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 166.2 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Velidhoo is a local island in Noonu, 166.2 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,832 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- Clinic
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Hospital
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Velidhoo
166.2 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Manadhoo harbour
2 hr 50 min
Daily except Friday
MTCC’s slower ferry runs Manadhoo–Lhohi–Miladhoo–Magoodhoo–Holhudhoo–Fodhdhoo–Velidhoo. The separate airport speedboat leaves only ten minutes for this handoff; confirm it before booking. Fare basis: per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Maafaru harbour (airport island)
55 min
Daily except Friday
MTCC RTL links Maafaru–Manadhoo after the flight, leaving only ten minutes for the separate slower ferry to Velidhoo. The total travel time is 55 minutes for both legs, however, there is a transit time of 2 hours between the two legs. Faster onward RTL service and direct Malé sailings with Hope Travels are alternatives. Fare basis: fixed public rate per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Maafaru harbour / airport transfer pickup
Private Maafaru–Velidhoo transfers need an operator and pickup confirmed before the domestic flight is booked. Any charter quote is for the whole boat, not a fixed per-person rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
45 min • $173.15 per person
Maldivian flies to Maafaru (NMF). Continue on the separately booked Maafaru–Manadhoo speedboat, then the Manadhoo–Velidhoo ferry. Confirm the tight boat handoff before booking. Fare is per person one-way and varies by flight.
Not suited to late arrivals
Sea Plane
From Velana International Airport seaplane terminal
Wed, Fri
Maldivian’s scheduled seaplane goes directly to Velidhoo’s platform. Confirm the operating date and arrival cutoff before arranging the international connection. Fare basis: per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Travellers who enjoy boatbuilding culture, harbour fishing and everyday village life, with beach time that respects local customs.
Who it's not for
Travellers seeking licensed bars, all-inclusive resort facilities or swimwear throughout the village, and anyone unwilling to plan around transfer schedules.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; reserve swimwear for a confirmed 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 Velidhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 166.2 km