Local island •Shaviyani atoll, see all its islands
Milandhoo
- Population
- 2,094
- as of 2022
- Area
- 1.33 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 234.8 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Milandhoo is a local island in Shaviyani, 234.8 km from Velana International Airport. About 2,094 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Milandhoo
234.8 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Funadhoo harbour
55 min
Thu, Sat
MTCC’s conventional ferry connects Funadhoo directly with Milandhoo after the domestic flight; confirm the airport-to-harbour handoff. Other sailings call at neighbouring islands. Public fare is per person, one-way; the current price needs confirmation.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Funadhoo harbour
25 min • $4.22 per person
Daily except Tuesday and Friday
RTL runs a direct boat from Funadhoo to Milandhoo. After the flight to Funadhoo, travel by road to the harbour and book this leg separately; allow time for the handoff. Fare is a fixed public rate per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
1 hr • $188.14 per person
Sun, Tue, Thu, Sat
Maldivian flies to Funadhoo (FND). Travel by road to Funadhoo harbour, then take the separately booked RTL boat to Milandhoo; coordinate both tickets. 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
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Travellers interested in inhabited-island life, arranged fishing and dolphin trips, and a village base reached through onward boat connections.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers who require a confirmed bikini beach, and anyone needing hospital care or a direct airport arrival.
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 limit daytime service during Ramadan; guesthouses generally still serve guests. Confirm meal arrangements when booking.
Location
Where Milandhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 234.8 km