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Dharavandhoo Airport

Baa Atoll, Maldives

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Dharavandhoo Airport

Baa Atoll, Maldives
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Gateway to Baa Atoll's pristine UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Opened
2012
Location
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Dharavandhoo Airport (IATA: DRV, ICAO: VRMD) is a domestic airport located on Dharavandhoo Island in Baa Atoll, Maldives. It serves as the primary air gateway to one of the Maldives' most ecologically significant atolls, home to the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the renowned Hanifaru Bay. The airport handles domestic flights connecting Baa Atoll to Velana International Airport in Malé, enabling tourists and residents to reach the atoll without relying solely on speedboats or seaplanes. Its runway accommodates turboprop aircraft typically used on short domestic routes within the Maldives. The facility plays a crucial role in supporting the growing tourism industry in Baa Atoll, where several luxury resorts and guesthouses have developed. The airport has helped reduce travel times for visitors heading to resorts and the inhabited islands of the atoll.
Terminals
The airport has a single small terminal building suited to domestic passenger volumes.
Getting to & from
From Dharavandhoo, speedboat transfers are the primary means of reaching nearby resort islands and inhabited islands within Baa Atoll.
Airlines here
Maldivian (Island Aviation Services) operates scheduled domestic services connecting Dharavandhoo to Velana International Airport in Malé.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Dharavandhoo Island in Baa Atoll, one of the 26 natural atolls of the Maldives.
  • ›Baa Atoll is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, famous for whale shark and manta ray aggregations at Hanifaru Bay.
  • ›The airport serves as an alternative to seaplane transfers for reaching Baa Atoll resorts.
  • ›The runway is approximately 1,200 metres long, suitable for turboprop aircraft.
  • ›Flight time from Velana International Airport (Malé) is approximately 25–30 minutes.
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Gateway to the Maldives' pristine Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve

Dharavandhoo Airport is a small domestic airport serving Baa Atoll in the Republic of Maldives, one of the country's UNESCO-designated biosphere reserves. Opened to improve connectivity within the Maldivian archipelago, it primarily handles domestic flights from Velana International Airport in Malé. The airport plays a vital role in linking resort islands, guesthouses, and local communities across Baa Atoll without the need for lengthy speedboat transfers.

Terminals
  • Domestic Terminal — A compact single-terminal facility handling all arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Speedboat transfers to nearby resort islands
  • Dhoni (traditional boat) transfers arranged by resorts or guesthouses
  • Private taxi service on Dharavandhoo island
  • Guesthouse pickup arrangements pre-booked through accommodation
Nearby Hotels
  • Kottefaru Resort (Baa Atoll)
  • Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences
  • Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives
  • Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru
  • Local guesthouses on Dharavandhoo island
Dining

Dining options within the airport itself are extremely limited, reflecting its small domestic status. The island of Dharavandhoo has a handful of local cafés and small restaurants serving traditional Maldivian dishes such as mas huni and short eats. Visitors staying at resorts in Baa Atoll will find full-service dining available once they reach their accommodation.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your resort or guesthouse transfer arrangement well in advance, as boat schedules depend on tides and weather.
  • Carry sufficient Maldivian Rufiyaa or USD cash, as ATM access on the island is very limited.
  • Pack light and within domestic baggage limits, as small aircraft on this route have strict weight restrictions.
  • Baa Atoll is famous for manta ray aggregations at Hanifaru Bay — check seasonal schedules before your visit.
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Airlines serving this airport

Maldivian
Q2

Routes

DRV → MLEQ2 · DH3 DH2
DRV → HAQQ2 · DH3 DH2
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Dharavandhoo Airport is a domestic airport located on the island of Dharavandhoo, part of the Baa Atoll in Maldives. It was opened on 17 October 2012 by President Mohamed Waheed Hassan. Flight operations began to the airport on 15th of that month.

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