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Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)
Haa Dhaalu Atoll.
Kulhudhuffushi · Haa Dhaalu Atoll
Kulhudhuffushi Airport on Kulhudhuffushi connects Velana (MLE) with Haa Dhaalu Atoll — scheduled domestic flights and onward boat transfers to resorts and local islands.
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At a glance
Kulhudhuffushi Airport
Domestic airport
ICAO
VRBK
Operator
Regional Airports Company Limited
Location
Kulhudhuffushi island, Haa Dhaalu Atoll
Timezone
UTC+5 (Maldives Time)
Elevation (approx.)
2 m AMSL
Coordinates (ARP)
6.631°N, 73.068°E
Runway (approx.)
1,200 m
Typical MLE flight time
about 50–55 min
Distance from Velana (approx.)
275 km
Common operators
Maldivian
- Kulhudhuffushi city airport — key northern local-island hub in Haa Dhaalu Atoll.
- Runway about 1,200 m — Maldivian typically operates MLE ↔ HDK domestic services.
- Useful for northern guesthouse tourism and lower-density resort development.
- Hanimaadhoo (HAQ) handles larger international-capable traffic in the same region.
Reference data verified against public airport sources (2026). Live schedules on this page override typical timings.
Location
Kulhudhuffushi Airport on the map
6.631°N, 73.068°E
Elevation about 2 m above mean sea level
About 275 km from Velana (MLE) as the crow flies — domestic block times are typically longer.
View on mapLive schedule
Today's MLE ↔ HDK flights
| Time | Flight | Airline | Route | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23:37 | Q2 2459 | Maldivian | HDK → MLE | Landed |
| 08:25 | Q2 442 | Maldivian | MLE → HDK | On Time |
| 10:55 | Q2 443 | Maldivian | HDK → MLE | On Time |
| 20:10 | Q2 2448 | Maldivian | MLE → HDK | On Time |
| 22:30 | Q2 2449 | Maldivian | HDK → MLE | On Time |
Resort connections
Haa Dhaalu Atoll resorts connected through Kulhudhuffushi Airport
Planning
Transfer guide
International guests usually arrive first at Velana International Airport (MLE).
They then commonly connect by domestic flight to Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) — the domestic gateway for Haa 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.
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Haa Dhaalu Atoll
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which resorts use Kulhudhuffushi Airport?
Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK) is the domestic gateway for Haa Dhaalu Atoll. Resort access is typically MLE → HDK domestic flight followed by speedboat. Confirm routing with your property.
Are there flights from Malé to Kulhudhuffushi today?
Schedules vary by day. See today's live MLE ↔ HDK strip on this page, the full Velana board at /fis, or /maldives-domestic-flights.
Is Kulhudhuffushi Airport in Haa Dhaalu Atoll?
Yes. Kulhudhuffushi Airport is on Kulhudhuffushi in Haa Dhaalu Atoll (IATA: HDK).
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