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Dhaalu Airport (DDD)
Dhaalu Atoll.
Kudahuvadhoo · Dhaalu Atoll
Dhaalu Airport on Kudahuvadhoo connects Velana (MLE) with Dhaalu Atoll — a central Maldives atoll with a growing resort portfolio.
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At a glance
Dhaalu Airport
Domestic airport
ICAO
VRMU
Operator
Dhaalu Airport Holdings Pvt. Ltd
Location
Kudahuvadhoo island, Dhaalu Atoll
Timezone
UTC+5 (Maldives Time)
Elevation (approx.)
2 m AMSL
Coordinates (ARP)
2.666°N, 72.886°E
Runway (approx.)
1,200 m
Typical MLE flight time
about 35–45 min
Distance from Velana (approx.)
184 km
Common operators
Maldivian · Manta Air
- Domestic gateway for Dhaalu Atoll in the central Maldives — runway about 1,200 m.
- Maldivian and Manta Air serve MLE ↔ DDD on scheduled domestic turboprop services.
- Used for resort and local-island connections with onward boat transfers.
- Schedules are not always daily — confirm today's board on this page or /maldives-domestic-flights.
Seaplane alternative
Some Dhaalu resorts are also reachable by seaplane from Velana — check your confirmation for the standard routing.
Reference data verified against public airport sources (2026). Live schedules on this page override typical timings.
Location
Dhaalu Airport on the map
2.666°N, 72.886°E
Elevation about 2 m above mean sea level
About 184 km from Velana (MLE) as the crow flies — domestic block times are typically longer.
View on mapLive schedule
Today's MLE ↔ DDD flights
| Time | Flight | Airline | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | NR 421 | Manta Air | DDD → MLE | On Time |
| 09:00 | NR 408 | Manta Air | MLE → DDD | On Time |
| 11:00 | NR 409 | Manta Air | DDD → MLE | On Time |
| 11:30 | NR 400 | Manta Air | MLE → DDD | On Time |
| 16:15 | NR 403 | Manta Air | DDD → MLE | On Time |
| 17:45 | NR 404 | Manta Air | MLE → DDD | On Time |
Resort connections
Dhaalu Atoll resorts connected through Dhaalu Airport
Hotel Riu Atoll
Dhaalu Atoll
~4 km from airport
4.7
Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Dhaalu Atoll
~5 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
4.8
Hotel Riu Palace Maldivas
Dhaalu Atoll
~5 km from airport
4.7
Kandima Maldives
Dhaalu Atoll
~16 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
4.6
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Dhaalu Atoll
~27 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
4.8
Sun Siyam Iru Veli
Dhaalu Atoll
~31 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
4.8
Baglioni Maldives Luxury All Inclusive Resort
Dhaalu Atoll
~31 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
4.6
Angsana Velavaru
South Nilandhe Atoll (Dhaalu Atoll)
~38 km from airport
Transfer: Domestic Flight + Speedboat
4.7
Planning
Transfer guide
International guests usually arrive first at Velana International Airport (MLE).
They then commonly connect by domestic flight to Dhaalu Airport (DDD) — the domestic gateway for Dhaalu Atoll.
Resort transfer may continue by speedboat depending on the property and island location.
Confirm final transfer arrangements with your resort or travel agent. Schedules vary by day and are subject to weather.
Atoll context
Dhaalu Atoll
A central atoll mixing headline-luxury resorts with macro diving and working jewellery-making villages.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which resorts use Dhaalu Airport?
Dhaalu Airport (DDD) is the domestic gateway for Dhaalu Atoll resorts, typically via MLE → DDD domestic flight and onward boat transfer.
Are there flights from Malé to Dhaalu today?
Schedules vary by day. See today's live MLE ↔ DDD strip on this page or /maldives-domestic-flights.
Is Dhaalu Airport the same as DDD?
Yes. Dhaalu Airport's IATA code is DDD.
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