Local island •Seenu atoll, see all its islands
Meedhoo
- Population
- 1,892
- as of 2022
- Area
- 1.86 km²
- land area
Overview
Meedhoo is a local island in Seenu. About 1,892 people live here.
On the island
- Clinic
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Health centre
- Hospital
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Meedhoo
Public Ferry
From Feydhoo Ferry Terminal
45 min • $1.89 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC’s dhoni links Feydhoo with Hulhumeedhoo; reach Feydhoo by road after flying to Gan, then continue to Meedhoo from the harbour. The last listed sailing is in the late afternoon. Tickets are per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Feydhoo Ferry Terminal
20 min • $3.57 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC’s RTL speedboat links Feydhoo with Hulhumeedhoo; reach Feydhoo by road after flying to Gan, then continue to Meedhoo. There is no Friday service. Fare is the fixed per-person, one-way public rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Gan-side jetty, after arrival at Gan Airport
15 min
Daily
Prearrange a private boat from the Gan side after flying to Gan; airport-to-jetty handling and the onward drive from Hulhumeedhoo to Meedhoo are additional. This is a charter fare, not a fixed per-person rate.
Works with late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
1 hr 35 min • $219.13 per person
Daily except Friday
Maldivian flies to Gan. From here take a prearranged private boat from the Gan side, or go by road to Feydhoo for the scheduled boat to Hulhumeedhoo, then continue to Meedhoo. Late flights need a boat arranged separately. Fare is per person, one-way and varies by travel date.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- Alcohol at resorts only
Who it's for
Travellers interested in Koagannu cemetery, village life and wetlands, and divers using Meedhoo as a base for Addu reef trips.
Who it's not for
Travellers wanting beach bars, guaranteed bikini swimming on the island, resort amenities, or a quick direct transfer from Malé.
Dress code
Cover shoulders and knees in the village; wear modest swimwear locally, or regular swimwear on 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.