How to get to Thoddoo from airport.
Thoddoo is one of the populated islands of North Ari atoll in the Maldives. Located 67 km from Male airport and 20 km north of Thulusdhoo Island, Thoddoo is a good budget option for the Maldives experience. With over 40 guesthouses and economy hotels and surrounded by warm turquoise waters and pristine sea life, the beautiful island offers unlimited options for snorkel, diving, water sports and cheap excursions, including island hopping and a picnic on a sand bank.
Thoddoo is considered one of the largest producers of agricultural products in the country, and is mainly known for its sweet watermelons. Fruit and vegetable paradise with echoes of the Buddhist past, Thoddoo is also beautiful nature, diverse marine life and an extensive white sandy bikini beach ... of course for tourists. With a population of about 1800 people, the green island is linked to Male city by regular public ferries, speedboats and by air. The residents of Thoddoo are kind, peaceful, hospitable people who will welcome you with an open heart.
How to Get: Transfers
There are three ways to get Thoddoo Island from Male and back: by a public ferry, by speedboat and by seaplane. Public ferries and speedboats run daily, according to the schedule, that can change depending on the weather conditions. immediately upon arrival at Velana International Airport you will be met a staff to help with the transfer to Thoddoo island, whether it will be a ferry, speedboat or seaplane.
There is an ATM on Thoddoo, but just in case take the
cash in Male You can coordinate the traffic schedule and the transfer
type in advance with your guest house staff (recommended),
Transfer by public speedboat
Schedule: Everyday In most cases the speedboat runs daily, sometimes twice a day. From Airport at 10:30 hrs Morning, Arrive at Thoddoo at 11:45 hrs. and Airport at 16:00 hrs Morning, Arrive at Thoddoo at 17:15 hrs.
The price is $35 per person, one way.
By public ferry MTCC via Rasdhoo:
Departure from Male at 09:00 every Mondays and Thursays, Arrival to Rasdhoo at 12.10. From Rasdhoo departure at 15:10, arrival in Thoddoo 16:30. Price is $3 one way. (Changes Depending on weather)
From Thoddoo at 06:30 on Sundays and Wednesdays. Arrival in Rasdhoo at 10:40. From Rasdhoo to Male departure at 11.00, arrival in Male at 14:10.
Private speedboat transfer:
Possible on request, daily (private transfer is recommended for groups of 5 or more people); travel time from Male 1 hour 15 minutes, price $ 700 / boat, one way. It is always useful to agree with the hotel your schedule in advance, in order to catch a more convenient transfer for you, since these speedboats often have vacant seats.
Seaplane
Transfer by seaplane, another, not exactly a budget option to get to Thoddoo. Nevertheless, this scenic transportation option can be book through your hotel in Thoddoo at least 4 days before your arrival to the Maldives. Direct flight by seaplane to the nearby Kuramathi resort will give you a lot of positive impressions. Good to know that seaplanes operate only during the daytime from 06:00 to 17:00. If you order a seaplane transfer, local staff will meet you at Malé airport upon arrival, and will escort you to TMA terminal. The flight time is 20 minutes, the price is about $ 350, the children's half of the cost. The authorized baggage is 25 kg + $ 5 / kg for overweight. In Kuramathi you will be board a speedboat to Thoddoo island.