Local island •Thaa atoll, see all its islands
Hirilandhoo
- Population
- 1,146
- as of 2022
- Distance to airport
- 223.8 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Hirilandhoo is a local island in Thaa, 223.8 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,146 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Hirilandhoo
223.8 km from Velana International Airport
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport, Male
50 min • $187.68 per person
Tue, Thu, Sat
Maldivian flies MLE to Thimarafushi Airport (TMF), the atoll airport. Hirilandhoo itself has no airstrip, so this is only the first leg to reach Hirilandhoo. The fare is priced per person for one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- No bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Travellers who want a working fishing and boat-building island, snorkelling off the house reef, and quiet village days rather than a resort atmosphere.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-amenity travellers, anyone needing hospital-level care, and short-break visitors — flights run three days a week and the ferry skips Fridays.
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 Hirilandhoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 223.8 km