
Local island •Thaa atoll, see all its islands
Veymandoo
- Population
- 1,321
- as of 2022
- Area
- 0.45 km²
- land area
- Distance to airport
- 228 km
- Velana Airport
Overview
Veymandoo is a local island in Thaa, 228 km from Velana International Airport. About 1,321 people live here.
On the island
- Hospital
- ATM
- Bank
Not on the island
- Health centre
- Clinic
- Airport
Access points
Getting to Veymandoo
228 km from Velana International Airport
Public Ferry
From Thimarafushi harbour
25 min
Daily except Friday
MTCC’s conventional ferry links Thimarafushi harbour directly with Veymandoo after the domestic flight; coordinate the airport connection. Route 502 is another direct sailing. Fare is per person, one way.
Not suited to late arrivals
Scheduled Speedboat
From Thimarafushi harbour
10 min • $2.27 per person
Daily except Friday
MTCC’s RTL speed ferry links Thimarafushi harbour directly with Veymandoo after the domestic flight; confirm the airport-to-harbour handoff. Two direct departures are offered; MTCC also publishes an inter-atoll speed-ferry alternative. Fare is a fixed per-person one-way public rate.
Not suited to late arrivals
Private Speedboat
From Thimarafushi harbour
Daily
An onward charter from Thimarafushi requires confirmation of availability and the airport connection. No fixed per-person one-way fare is verified; request a whole-boat charter quote.
Works with late arrivals
Domestic Flight
From Velana International Airport (Male')
50 min • $188.13 per person
Daily
Maldivian flies to Thimarafushi Airport (TMF); continue from Thimarafushi harbour to Veymandoo by public ferry or RTL speed ferry. Confirm the airport-to-harbour handoff. Fare is per person, one-way, and varies by flight.
Not suited to late arrivals
Guest guidance
Good to know before you arrive
- Bikini beach
- No alcohol
Who it's for
Surfers heading to Adonis and nearby reef breaks, snorkellers, and travellers who want village life with boat excursions.
Who it's not for
Nightlife seekers, luxury-resort travelers, and anyone needing more than basic health-centre-level medical care.
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.
Location
Where Veymandoo is
- Distance from Velana Airport
- 228 km