Dhamana Beach
Getting to Dhamana Beach
From Velana International Airport (MLE) · 78 km · Seaplane or domestic flight
Seaplane or domestic flight
78 km
from Velana airport (MLE)
How to reach Dhamana Beach
Getting to Dhamana Beach on Mahibadhoo in South Ari Atoll means covering about 78 km from Malé (MLE): either a scenic seaplane flight of roughly 25 minutes, or a domestic flight to the nearest regional airport followed by a speedboat. Seaplanes serving South Ari Atoll fly in daylight hours only, so late arrivals may overnight in Malé.
The journey
Step by step
- Fly to Malé. Arrive at Velana International Airport (MLE), the Maldives' main international gateway, served by direct flights from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
- Seaplane or domestic flight. Transfer onward by scenic seaplane over the atolls — roughly 78 km. Seaplanes operate in daylight hours only, so a late arrival may mean an overnight in Malé.
- Arrive at Dhamana Beach. Check-in is from 2:00 PM.
Location
On the map
Futtaru Hingun, Mahibadhoo