The atoll of top-end private islands: Cheval Blanc Randheli and Soneva Jani. Maafaru airport takes private jets directly — the only alternative in the country to connecting through Male' for this segment.
Getting there
Maafaru takes private jets directly — the country's only alternative to connecting through Male' at the top end. Everyone else flies seaplane, meaning the daylight window applies.
Typical transfer from Velana International: seaplane, daylight only, about 45 minutes. Airfields on the atoll: Maafaru International Airport (NMF).
Properties on file
1 290 keys · 8 of 8 properties · 100% covered
| Property | Island | Distinction | Keys | Size | Operator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheval Blanc Randheli | Randheli | 3 Keys | 60 | M | LVMH Hotel Management |
| Soneva Jani | Medhufaru | 2 Keys | 98 | M | Soneva |
| Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa | Kuredhivaru | resort | 111 | M | Accor |
| Noku Maldives Vignette Collection | Kudafunafaru | resort | 50 | S | IHG |
| Robinson Noonu | Orivaru | resort | 150 | L | TUI Group |
| Siyam World Maldives | Dhigurah | resort | 530 | XL | Sun Siyam Resorts |
| Sun Siyam Iru Fushi Maldives | Medhafushi | resort | 224 | XL | Sun Siyam Resorts |
| Velaa Private Island Maldives | Fushivelaavaru | resort | 67 | M | independent |
Islands and sites
| Place | Type | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Manadhoo | Inhabited island | Year-round |
| Maafaru International Airport | Airport | Year-round |
| Christmas Rock | Dive site | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr |
| Orimas Thila | Dive site | Year-round, best visibility Jan–Apr |
Season and demand
The atoll works on november–april, dry season, and takes 4.5% of the country's arrivals against 8 resorts in operation. Arrivals are counted, not overnight stays: that is the unit the Ministry publishes, and it is not interchangeable with bed nights.