Maldives map
Map of the Maldives.
26 atolls and around 1,192 islands in a chain about 871 km long, south-west of Sri Lanka. See where the country sits, then follow it atoll by atoll from north to south.
The Maldives on the world map
The Maldives is the line of atolls on the left; Sri Lanka and the tip of India are on the right. Tap the map to enlarge it.
- Position
- 3.2°N, 73.2°E
- Atolls
- 26
- Islands
- about 1,192
- North to south
- about 871 km
The live map
Our live map shows every resort, hotel and guesthouse we list (926 across the atolls below), the atolls they sit in, the airports, and how each one is reached from Malé. Zoom into an island, open a resort, or ask the map guide a question.
21 atolls, north to south
Each atoll has two names: the geographic one used on most maps, and a shorter Maldivian one. Follow an atoll to its own page, or open the live map on it.
The count is the places to stay we list in each atoll today, resorts and guesthouses together. The table covers the atolls that have their own page on this site, so it is not a list of all 26.
Airports on the map
International flights land at Velana International Airport beside Malé. Domestic airports up and down the chain connect the farther atolls, usually followed by a short boat ride.
- Velana International Airport (MLE)
- Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV)Baa Atoll
- Villa International Airport (VAM)South Ari Atoll
- Dhaalu Airport (DDD)Dhaalu Atoll
- Ifuru Airport (IFU)Raa Atoll
- Maafaru International Airport (NMF)Noonu Atoll
- Gan International Airport (GAN)Addu Atoll
- Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ)Haa Dhaalu Atoll
- Funadhoo Airport (FND)Shaviyani Atoll
- Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)Gnaviyani Atoll
- Kooddoo Airport (GKK)Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Kulhudhuffushi Airport (HDK)Haa Dhaalu Atoll
- Hoarafushi Airport (HRF)Haa Alifu Atoll
- Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM)Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO)Laamu Atoll
- Maavarulu Airport (RUL)Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll
- Thimarafushi Airport (TMF)Thaa Atoll
Local islands on the map
Guesthouses are on inhabited local islands, not resort islands. These are the local islands where we list the most places to stay.
Questions before you book
Where is the Maldives on the world map?
In the northern Indian Ocean, south-west of Sri Lanka and the southern tip of India, at about 3.2°N, 73.2°E. On a world map, look below India: the Maldives is the thin line of atolls running north to south across the equator.
How many atolls and islands does the Maldives have?
26 coral atolls holding around 1,192 islands. About 187 of the islands are inhabited, and more than 160 are resort islands.
How long is the Maldives from north to south?
About 871 km. The chain crosses the equator, so the southernmost atolls are in the southern hemisphere.
Which atoll is Malé in?
Malé, the capital, is in North Malé Atoll, known locally as Kaafu. Velana International Airport, where international flights land, is on the island next to it.
Is there a map that shows every resort in the Maldives?
Yes. Our live map shows every resort, hotel and guesthouse we list, 926 of them across the 21 atolls in the table on this page, with the airports and the transfer to each one. Open it from this page, or open it on a single atoll from the table.
Can I enlarge the map on this page?
Yes. Tap or click the satellite map to open it full screen. On a phone it opens at full height and you can pan across it.