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Kooddoo Airport

Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives

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Kooddoo Airport

Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives
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Remote atoll gateway serving southern Maldives by air.

Location
Huvadhu Atoll, Maldives
Kooddoo Airport (IATA: GKK, ICAO: VRMO) is a domestic airport located on Kooddoo Island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, part of the Huvadhu Atoll region in the southern Maldives. It serves as one of the few airports in the far south of the country, providing vital air connectivity to an otherwise remote area accessible primarily by boat or seaplane. The airport is operated by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) and primarily handles scheduled domestic flights connecting the southern atolls to Malé, the capital. Its runway is capable of accommodating ATR-type turboprop aircraft used on regional routes. Kooddoo Airport plays an important role in supporting local communities, fishing industries, and tourism resorts in the southern atolls, reducing travel times that would otherwise require lengthy speedboat or ferry journeys.
Terminals
The airport has a modest single terminal building suited for domestic passenger operations.
Getting to & from
Ground transport options are extremely limited on the small island; speedboats and ferries connect passengers to nearby inhabited islands and resort destinations.
Airlines here
Maldivian (Island Aviation Services) operates scheduled domestic flights connecting Kooddoo to Velana International Airport in Malé.
Notable facts
  • ›Located on Kooddoo Island in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, one of the southernmost airports in the Maldives.
  • ›The airport is managed by Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL).
  • ›It serves as a critical transport link for communities in the remote southern atolls.
  • ›Runway dimensions accommodate ATR 72 and similar turboprop regional aircraft.
  • ›The surrounding Huvadhu Atoll is one of the largest natural atolls in the world.
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A remote island gateway opening the turquoise heart of the Maldives

Kooddoo Airport, designated IATA code GKK, serves Huvadhu Atoll in the southern Maldives, one of the largest natural atolls in the world. Operated by Maldives Airports Company Limited, it functions primarily as a domestic feeder airport connecting the atoll's scattered islands and nearby resort communities to Malé. Its remote location makes it a vital lifeline for residents and a launching point for travellers seeking unspoilt southern Maldivian experiences.

Terminals
  • Domestic Terminal — A compact single-terminal facility handling domestic arrivals and departures with basic passenger amenities.
Ground Transport
  • Speedboat transfers to nearby resort islands and inhabited islands
  • Dhoni (traditional boat) services to local communities within Huvadhu Atoll
  • Resort-arranged private boat or seaplane transfers
Nearby Hotels
  • Villingili Resort and Spa (Gaafu Alifu Atoll)
  • Canareef Resort Maldives (Huvadhoo Atoll)
  • Local guesthouses on Thinadhoo island
Dining

In-terminal dining options are extremely limited, reflecting the airport's small scale, so travellers should not expect full restaurant facilities on site. The nearby inhabited island of Kooddoo and the regional hub of Thinadhoo offer local Maldivian teahouses serving short eats, fish-based dishes, and tea. Resorts accessible by boat from the airport provide more comprehensive dining once guests arrive.

Traveller Tips
  • Confirm your onward boat or resort transfer in advance — connections can be time-sensitive depending on tides and weather.
  • Carry sufficient Maldivian Rufiyaa or US dollars as ATM availability in the area is very limited.
  • Pack light and within domestic baggage limits, as small aircraft on southern routes have strict weight restrictions.
  • Arrive early as the small terminal can become congested during peak island-hopping seasons.
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Airlines serving this airport

Maldivian
Q2

Routes

GKK → KDOQ2 · DH2 DH3
GKK → MLEQ2 · DH2
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Kooddoo Airport
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Kooddoo Airport is a domestic airport. It is located on the island of Kooddoo in Gaafu Alifu Atoll in the Maldives. It was opened on 10 September 2012 by President Mohamed Waheed Hassan.

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