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How to get to Fuvahmulah

About 1 hr 20 min by domestic flight from Velana International Airport. Here are the ways to reach Fuvahmulah in Fuvahmulah, and who runs them.

Where to stay Things to do
From the airport1 hr 20 min by domestic flight
Distance490 km
Nearest airportVelana International (MLE)
Ways to get thereDomestic flight

Overview

Domestic flight from Malé (≈1 hr 20 min) to Fuvahmulah airport.

Routes and schedules

Public ferry from S.Feydhoo

1HR 10 MIN
Saturday - Thursday

Domestic flight from Velana International Airport (MLE)

1 HR 20 MIN
Daily flights; times vary by season

Domestic flight from Gan International Airport

10 MIN
Daily Flight

Schedules are indicative and change with the season and the weather. Confirm with the operator or your host before you travel.

Tips for the transfer day

  • Send your flight number to your host so they can book you on the right speedboat.
  • Speedboats stop in the evening. If you land late, spend a night in Hulhumalé next to the airport.
  • Boats can be delayed by weather. Leave a buffer before your flight home.
  • Read the full guide: From Velana Airport to your local island.

Questions travellers ask

How do I get to Fuvahmulah from Malé airport?

Fuvahmulah is about 1 hr 20 min by domestic flight from Velana International Airport. Domestic flight from Malé (≈1 hr 20 min) to Fuvahmulah airport.

What is the nearest airport to Fuvahmulah?

Velana International (MLE), about 490 km away.

Is there a public ferry or speedboat to Fuvahmulah?

Public ferry: 1hr 10 Min (Saturday - Thursday). Domestic flight: 1 hr 20 min (Daily flights; times vary by season). Domestic flight: 10 min (Daily Flight).