How to Get to Thoddoo from Malé: Speedboat, Ferry and Seaplane
Thoddoo is a local island in the Alif Alif Atoll, about 68 km from Velana International Airport in Malé. The fastest way to get here is the speedboat, which takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. We meet our guests at the island pier, and the transfer from the pier to the hotel is free.
Ways to get to Thoddoo
| Speedboat | Public ferry (MTCC 303) | Seaplane | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Status | Operating | Operating | Operating |
| Days | Every day except Friday | Every day except Friday, on different routes (see the timetable below) | Thursday and Saturday |
| Malé to Thoddoo | 16:00, directly from Velana Airport | Monday and Thursday: 09:00 from Malé, arrives 16:20 | 15:45, arrives 16:15 |
| Thoddoo to Malé | 07:00, directly to the airport | Sunday and Wednesday: 06:30, arrives in Malé at 14:10 | 16:30, arrives 17:00 |
| Journey time | 1 hour 15 minutes | About 7 hours 20 minutes from Malé, with stops at Rasdhoo and Ukulhas | 15 minutes in the air, plus check-in and waiting time |
| Price | $35 per person each way | See MTCC for ticket prices | USD 90 per person one way for foreigners |
Sea and air transport does not run in stormy weather. Seaplane times and fare come from the operator’s announcement and can change, so confirm them with us before you book. Please message us before you travel if you need help with the timing.
We meet you at the pier
Whichever boat you take, our team meets guests at the Thoddoo pier. The transfer from the pier to Relax Residence is free of charge.
If you have a question about your arrival, message us on WhatsApp.
What our guests say about the arrival
The guys from the hotel arranged a speedboat for us, met us at the Thoddoo port when we came, and did the same on the way back to the airport.
Yury, guest from Belarus
The speedboat waited for us about 30 minutes. The owner of the hotel met us at the port of the island and drove us to the hotel.
Verrill, guest from France
Both quotes are from the guest reviews on our site.
Speedboat from Malé airport
- Days: every day except Friday.
- Malé to Thoddoo: departs at 16:00 directly from Velana Airport.
- Thoddoo to Malé: departs at 07:00 and goes directly to the airport. The price is the same.
- Journey time: 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Price: $35 per person each way.
- Operators: the speedboats are run by two operators, Nasru Speed and Ramzu.
This is the simplest way to reach the island: you go from the airport straight to the boat, and we meet you at the pier on arrival. On Fridays there is no speedboat, so plan your arrival and departure for another day.
Public ferry MTCC, route 303 (AA. Thoddoo – Malé)
The public ferry of MTCC (Maldives Transport and Contracting Company) connects Thoddoo with Rasdhoo, Ukulhas and Malé. It is slower than the speedboat but runs on several days of the week. The timetable below is rewritten from the official MTCC schedule, which is effective from 29 April 2023.
Saturday and Tuesday
Sunday and Wednesday
Monday and Thursday
Times are departure → arrival. The timetable lists no Friday sailings. For ticket prices and questions, call MTCC on +960 799 8821 (the number printed on the schedule). Open the official MTCC timetable (image).
Seaplane to Thoddoo
Operating since 12 February 2026
Maldivian started regular seaplane flights to Thoddoo on 12 February 2026. The service was announced as an initiative of the President of the Maldives, Muizzu, to support tourism and agriculture on the island, especially its watermelon farming, and to reduce the problems caused by bad weather and rough sea.
The timetable below comes from the operator’s announcement and can change, so confirm the current time and fare with us before you book.
- Days: Thursday and Saturday.
- Malé to Thoddoo: departs 15:45, arrives 16:15.
- Thoddoo to Malé: departs 16:30, arrives 17:00.
- Flight time: 15 minutes, plus check-in, transfer to the terminal and waiting.
- Fare: USD 90 per person one way for foreigners.
- Weather: like speedboats, seaplanes do not fly in stormy weather.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Malé to Thoddoo?
By speedboat it takes 1 hour 15 minutes. The public ferry takes about 7 hours 20 minutes because it stops at Rasdhoo and Ukulhas.
How much does the speedboat cost?
The speedboat costs $35 per person each way, in both directions.
Does the speedboat run on Fridays?
No. The speedboat runs every day except Friday.
When does the speedboat leave Thoddoo for the airport?
It leaves at 07:00 and goes directly to the airport.
Will someone meet me when I arrive on Thoddoo?
Yes. Our team meets guests at the island pier, and the transfer from the pier to the hotel is free.
Do seaplanes fly to Thoddoo?
Yes. Maldivian has flown to Thoddoo since 12 February 2026, on Thursdays and Saturdays. The flight takes about 15 minutes. Confirm the current time and fare with us before you book.
Is there a public ferry?
Yes. MTCC runs ferry route 303 between Thoddoo, Rasdhoo, Ukulhas and Malé on every day except Friday. See the timetable above.
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