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Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO)
Laamu Atoll.
Kadhdhoo · Laamu Atoll
Kadhdhoo Airport on Kadhdhoo connects Velana (MLE) with Laamu Atoll — scheduled domestic flights and onward boat transfers to resorts and local islands.
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At a glance
Kadhdhoo Airport
Domestic airport
ICAO
VRMK
Operator
Kadhdhoo Airports Company Ltd
Location
Kadhdhoo island, Laamu Atoll
Timezone
UTC+5 (Maldives Time)
Elevation (approx.)
2 m AMSL
Coordinates (ARP)
1.858°N, 73.519°E
Runway (approx.)
1,200 m
Typical MLE flight time
about 50–60 min
Distance from Velana (approx.)
280 km
Common operators
Maldivian
- Laamu Atoll gateway — domestic access for Six Senses Laamu and local-island stays.
- Operated by Kadhdhoo Airports Company; Maldivian typically serves MLE ↔ KDO.
- Runway about 1,200 m — onward speedboat transfers to resort islands are common.
- Laamu has seen boutique and luxury resort development — confirm your property's standard routing.
Reference data verified against public airport sources (2026). Live schedules on this page override typical timings.
Location
Kadhdhoo Airport on the map
1.858°N, 73.519°E
Elevation about 2 m above mean sea level
About 280 km from Velana (MLE) as the crow flies — domestic block times are typically longer.
View on mapLive schedule
Today's MLE ↔ KDO flights
| Time | Flight | Airline | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21:15 | Q2 2168 | Maldivian | MLE → KDO | On Time |
| 23:25 | Q2 2169 | Maldivian | KDO → MLE | On Time |
| 17:50 | Q2 166 | Maldivian | MLE → KDO | On Time |
| 20:55 | Q2 166 | Maldivian | KDO → MLE | On Time |
| 21:20 | Q2 2178 | Maldivian | MLE → KDO | On Time |
| 23:40 | Q2 2179 | Maldivian | KDO → MLE | On Time |
Resort connections
Laamu Atoll resorts connected through Kadhdhoo Airport
Planning
Transfer guide
International guests usually arrive first at Velana International Airport (MLE).
They then commonly connect by domestic flight to Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) — the domestic gateway for Laamu 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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Laamu Atoll
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which resorts use Kadhdhoo Airport?
Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO) is the domestic gateway for Laamu Atoll. Resort access is typically MLE → KDO domestic flight followed by speedboat. Confirm routing with your property.
Are there flights from Malé to Kadhdhoo today?
Schedules vary by day. See today's live MLE ↔ KDO strip on this page, the full Velana board at /fis, or /maldives-domestic-flights.
Is Kadhdhoo Airport in Laamu Atoll?
Yes. Kadhdhoo Airport is on Kadhdhoo in Laamu Atoll (IATA: KDO).
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