South AriDhangethi≈1 hr 30 min by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalDhangethi
Cheapest but slowest way to reach South Ari.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
Transport
Getting around the Maldives
Public ferries, speedboats, domestic flights and seaplanes from Velana Airport and Malé to 22 local islands. Compare journey times, then contact the operator directly.
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Ways to travel
Ferry, speedboat or flight?
Public ferry
Cheapest way to travel, on fixed timetables between Malé and the islands.
- Speed
- Slow
- Cost
- $
Shared boats timed around international flights. The usual choice for nearby atolls.
- Speed
- Fast
- Cost
- $$
Your own boat, any time of day. Good for families, late flights and groups.
- Speed
- Fastest by sea
- Cost
- $$$
Domestic flights to regional airports, then a short boat ride. Best for far atolls.
- Speed
- Fast over distance
- Cost
- $$$
Scenic flights, mostly to resorts. Daylight only.
- Speed
- Fast
- Cost
- $$$$
South AriDhangethi≈1 hr 30 min by speedboat
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North MaléDhiffushi≈45 min by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalDhiffushi
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
VaavuFulidhoo≈1 hr by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalFulidhoo
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
FuvahmulahFuvahmulah≈1 hr 20 min by domestic flight
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Public ferry
S.FeydhooFuvahmulahAsk your host to arrange
South MaléGulhi≈35 min by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalGulhi
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
South MaléGuraidhoo≈40 min by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalGuraidhoo
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
North MaléHimmafushi≈20 min by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalHimmafushi
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
North MaléHuraa≈30–40 min by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalHuraa
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
South MaléMaafushi≈30–45 min by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalMaafushi
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
North MaléMalé≈15 min by taxi from the airport
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalMalé
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
North AriRasdhoo≈1 hr by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalRasdhoo
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
North AriThoddoo≈1 hr 15 min by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalThoddoo
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
North MaléThulusdhoo≈30 min by speedboat
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Public ferry
Malé ferry terminalThulusdhoo
Cheapest option, but slow and not timed for flights.
Public ferry (MTCC / RTL)
Schedules and fares change with the season and the weather. Always confirm with the operator or your host before you travel.