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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
Plan your transfer

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
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Island facts last updated October 2026 · islandrooms.mv