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Hoarafushi Airport (HRF)
Haa Alifu Atoll.
Hoarafushi · Haa Alifu Atoll
Hoarafushi Airport on Hoarafushi connects Velana (MLE) with Haa Alifu Atoll — scheduled domestic flights and onward boat transfers to resorts and local islands.
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At a glance
Hoarafushi Airport
Domestic airport
ICAO
VRAH
Operator
Regional Airports Company Limited
Location
Hoarafushi island, Haa Alifu Atoll
Timezone
UTC+5 (Maldives Time)
Elevation (approx.)
2 m AMSL
Coordinates (ARP)
6.969°N, 72.896°E
Runway (approx.)
1,200 m
Typical MLE flight time
about 55–65 min
Distance from Velana (approx.)
310 km
Common operators
Maldivian · Manta Air
- Haa Alifu Atoll domestic gateway — Maldivian and Manta Air serve MLE ↔ HRF on select schedules.
- Runway about 1,200 m — northern atoll access without routing via Hanimaadhoo.
- Resort density in Haa Alifu is lower than central atolls — confirm property routing before booking.
- Schedules are not always daily — check today's live board.
Haa Alifu Atoll has fewer resort listings in our database — related-resort matches on this page may be sparse.
Reference data verified against public airport sources (2026). Live schedules on this page override typical timings.
Location
Hoarafushi Airport on the map
6.969°N, 72.896°E
Elevation about 2 m above mean sea level
About 310 km from Velana (MLE) as the crow flies — domestic block times are typically longer.
View on mapLive schedule
Today's MLE ↔ HRF flights
| Time | Flight | Airline | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:24 | Q2 471 | Maldivian | HRF → MLE | Landed |
Haa Alifu Atoll resorts connected through Hoarafushi Airport
No visible resort listings matched this atoll in our database right now. Browse the atoll page or contact our team for routing advice.
Planning
Transfer guide
International guests usually arrive first at Velana International Airport (MLE).
They then commonly connect by domestic flight to Hoarafushi Airport (HRF) — the domestic gateway for Haa Alifu 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.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which resorts use Hoarafushi Airport?
Hoarafushi Airport (HRF) is the domestic gateway for Haa Alifu Atoll. Resort access is typically MLE → HRF domestic flight followed by speedboat. Confirm routing with your property.
Are there flights from Malé to Hoarafushi today?
Schedules vary by day. See today's live MLE ↔ HRF strip on this page, the full Velana board at /fis, or /maldives-domestic-flights.
Is Hoarafushi Airport in Haa Alifu Atoll?
Yes. Hoarafushi Airport is on Hoarafushi in Haa Alifu Atoll (IATA: HRF).
Any planning notes for HRF?
Haa Alifu Atoll has fewer resort listings in our database — related-resort matches may be sparse.
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