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Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM)
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll.
Kaadedhdhoo · Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Kaadedhdhoo Airport on Kaadedhdhoo connects Velana (MLE) with Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll — scheduled domestic flights and onward boat transfers to resorts and local islands.
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At a glance
Kaadedhdhoo Airport
Domestic airport
ICAO
VRMT
Operator
Regional Airports Company Limited
Location
Kaadedhdhoo island, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
Timezone
UTC+5 (Maldives Time)
Elevation (approx.)
2 m AMSL
Coordinates (ARP)
0.488°N, 72.996°E
Runway (approx.)
1,200 m
Typical MLE flight time
about 60–70 min
Distance from Velana (approx.)
420 km
Common operators
Maldivian
- Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll southern hub — pairs with Kadhdhoo (KDO) and Maavarulu (RUL) for deep-south routing.
- Maldivian typically connects MLE ↔ KDM on domestic turboprop services.
- Used for resort connections with onward boat transfers in the southern central Maldives.
- Block times are among the longer domestic sectors from Velana.
Reference data verified against public airport sources (2026). Live schedules on this page override typical timings.
Location
Kaadedhdhoo Airport on the map
0.488°N, 72.996°E
Elevation about 2 m above mean sea level
About 420 km from Velana (MLE) as the crow flies — domestic block times are typically longer.
View on mapLive schedule
Today's MLE ↔ KDM flights
| Time | Flight | Airline | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15:45 | Q2 264 | Maldivian | MLE → KDM | On Time |
| 17:30 | Q2 2156 | Maldivian | MLE → KDM | On Time |
| 19:25 | Q2 264 | Maldivian | KDM → MLE | On Time |
| 20:20 | Q2 2157 | Maldivian | KDM → MLE | On Time |
Resort connections
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll resorts connected through Kaadedhdhoo Airport
Planning
Transfer guide
International guests usually arrive first at Velana International Airport (MLE).
They then commonly connect by domestic flight to Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM) — the domestic gateway for Gaafu 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
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which resorts use Kaadedhdhoo Airport?
Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM) is the domestic gateway for Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. Resort access is typically MLE → KDM domestic flight followed by speedboat. Confirm routing with your property.
Are there flights from Malé to Kaadedhdhoo today?
Schedules vary by day. See today's live MLE ↔ KDM strip on this page, the full Velana board at /fis, or /maldives-domestic-flights.
Is Kaadedhdhoo Airport in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll?
Yes. Kaadedhdhoo Airport is on Kaadedhdhoo in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll (IATA: KDM).
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