Local island •Thaa atoll, see all its islands
Vandhoo
- Population
- 364
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.26 km²
- land area
Overview
Vandhoo is a local island in Thaa. About 364 people live here.
On the island
- Health centre
- ATM
Not on the island
- Clinic
- Hospital
- Bank
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Vandhoo
Public Ferry
From Thimarafushi harbour
3 hr 40 min
Daily except Friday
MTCC's conventional ferry runs Thimarafushi–Veymandoo–Kinbidhoo–Omadhoo–Hirilandhoo–Vandhoo. Connect from the domestic flight at Thimarafushi harbour; there is one onward sailing each operating day. Fare is typically priced per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Veymandoo harbour
1 hr 5 min • $4.54 per person
Daily except Friday
RTL sails Veymandoo–Kinbidhoo–Omadhoo–Hirilandhoo–Vandhoo. Its separate Thimarafushi feeder leaves before the morning flight arrives; the through public ferry is the airport-island alternative. Fixed public fare is per person, one-way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
50 min • $188.13 per person
Tue, Thu, Sat
Maldivian flies to Thimarafushi (TMF); continue from its harbour to Vandhoo on the separate public ferry. Confirm the airport-to-harbour handoff before booking. Quoted fare is per person, 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 interested in coral-stone mosques, island history and fishing-community life, with time to arrange onward boat connections.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, travellers expecting unrestricted beach swimwear, and anyone needing hospital-level care on the island 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 close or limit service during Ramadan daylight hours; guesthouses generally still serve guests.