Distance from Male to Thoddoo
Thoddoo is about 69 km from Malé airport in a straight line, but the time depends on how you travel: from about 1 hour 15 minutes by speedboat to about 7 hours 20 minutes by public ferry. Here is the distance, the options and how to choose.
Where Thoddoo is and how far
- Thoddoo lies in Alif Alif Atoll, west-northwest of Malé. The Maldives has 26 atolls, so getting between islands by sea or air is part of any trip.
- The straight-line distance from Velana airport to Thoddoo is about 69 km (we calculated it from the coordinates). The boat route is a little longer.
- There is no airport on Thoddoo. You arrive by sea, or by seaplane since 12 February 2026.
How long it takes
- Speedboat: about 1 hour 15 minutes from the airport pier in good weather. Our boat leaves Velana at 16:00 every day except Friday and costs USD 35 per person each way. From Thoddoo it leaves at 07:00.
- Seaplane: Maldivian flies on Thursday and Saturday. On the schedule we use, Malé to Thoddoo is 15:45 to 16:15 and the return 16:30 to 17:00. The fare for foreign guests is USD 90 one way. Confirm the time with the operator before booking. Seaplane to Thoddoo
- MTCC public ferry, route 303: about 7 hours 20 minutes, because the boat calls at Rasdhoo and Ukulhas. It leaves Malé on Monday and Thursday at 09:00 and arrives at 16:20; back from Thoddoo on Sunday and Wednesday at 06:30 and arrives at 14:10. Malé–Thoddoo ferry timetable
Which option to choose
- Landing in Malé in the afternoon: the speedboat is the simplest, it waits at the airport and you reach the island the same evening.
- Landing on Thursday or Saturday and wanting to save time: the seaplane.
- Tight budget and no hurry: the public ferry.
- Boats and seaplanes depend on the weather and the sea. Check the weather, confirm timetables before you travel, and do not book a tight connection to an international flight on the way back. Other details: How to get to Thoddoo from Malé, Malé airport.
When you arrive
- Our team meets you at the Thoddoo pier, and the transfer to Relax Residence is free. Check-in is from 14:00.
- Send us your flight number on WhatsApp and we will help you pick the right boat.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Thoddoo from Malé?
About 69 km in a straight line from Velana airport. By boat the route is slightly longer.
How long does the speedboat take?
About 1 hour 15 minutes from the airport pier in good weather.
Can I fly to Thoddoo?
Yes, since 12 February 2026 Maldivian flies a seaplane on Thursday and Saturday. There is no airport on the island.
How long does the public ferry take?
About 7 hours 20 minutes on MTCC route 303, which calls at Rasdhoo and Ukulhas.
Which option is cheapest?
The public ferry. The fare is set by MTCC, so we do not quote it; check the operator.
Reviewed by the Relax Residence team in October 2026.
