Local island •Shaviyani atoll, see all its islands
Bileffahi
- Population
- 502
- as of 2022
- Area
- 1.21 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 246.5 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Bileffahi is a local island in Shaviyani, 246.5 km from Velana International Airport. About 502 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Bileffahi
246.5 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Funadhoo, Shaviyani Atoll
1 hr 10 min • $8.09 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC's RTL connects the domestic flight connection to the island. The rate published is per person one-way rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Male (Velana International Airport
1 hr • $187.80 per person
Tue, Sat
Maldivian (Island Aviation) operates scheduled service to Funadhoo Airport. The fare is subject to chage without prior notice and is the approximate for one-way per person
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Travelers who want a quiet, out-of-the-way northern local island and don't mind a long transfer to get there.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travelers on a tight schedule, and anyone needing more than basic health-centre-level medical care.
Dress code
Modest dress in the inhabited village (shoulders and knees covered); swimwear reserved for the designated bikini beach or a resort/sandbank excursion.
During Ramadan
Local cafes and restaurants may close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.
Location
Where Bileffahi is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 246.5 km