Local island •Seenu atoll, see all its islands
Hithadhoo
- Population
- 13,645
- as of 2022
- Area
- 5.4 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 538.1 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Hithadhoo is a local island in Seenu, 538.1 km from Velana International Airport. About 13,645 people live here.
On the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Health centre
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Hithadhoo
538.1 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Gn. Fuvahmulah
1 hr 25 min • $16 per person
Daily except Friday
This is not a direct transfer from Male' but a transfer within the southern region island. The leg begins from Fuvahmulah calling at S. Hulhumeedhoo and arriving at S. Feydhoo. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Malé)
1 hr 35 min • $218.60 per person
Daily
Maldivian is the only carrier currently flying MLE–GAN; Gan International Airport sits on Gan island, joined to Hithadhoo by the 16 km Addu Link Road causeway. — about 15–20 minutes by taxi, or the RTL minibus along the same causeway. Because the onward leg is a short drive with taxis available, a late-night arrival is workable. Fare is priced per person for one-way.
Works with late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- Alcohol at resorts only
Who it's for
Wreck and manta divers, birdwatchers and cyclists who want a working town with a hospital, banks, and a protected wetland at the island's north end.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers wanting alcohol or resort-style beachfront service, and anyone unwilling to fly 95 minutes from Malé then transfer by road.
Dress code
Modest dress across the island's villages — shoulders and knees covered; swimwear only at the resort on Gan or on a boat excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafés and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Hithadhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 538.1 km