Key hubs
Baa Atoll airport and railway station
- Airport
- Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) in Baa Atoll, served from Malé; or Velana International Airport (MLE) then seaplane or boat
- Railway station
- None. The Maldives has no railway, so there is no station to plan around.
- Getting around
- Seaplane, speedboat and ferry between islands; walking on the islands themselves
How to reach Baa Atoll by air
Fly from India to Velana International Airport (MLE) at Malé; several Indian cities have direct links, but check current schedules. From there, take a seaplane to a resort (about 35 minutes to Landaa Giraavaru, per Wikipedia) or a short domestic flight to Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV), served by Maldivian and Manta Air.
How to reach Baa Atoll by train
There is no railway in the Maldives, so no station can help you. Travel from India is by air, and between islands by seaplane, speedboat or ferry.
How to reach Baa Atoll by road
There are no road links between islands or atolls. Within an island, roads are short, often sandy and best covered on foot.
Getting around Baa Atoll
Resorts arrange seaplane or speedboat transfers. Local islands use public ferries and speedboats; Eydhafushi is a hub. Confirm times with your accommodation.
For parents and senior travellers
Easy transfers to and in Baa Atoll
- Plan boat and seaplane journeys for the morning, and ask about a covered seat, life jackets and steps at the jetty.
- The islands are flat, but sand and heat tire quickly. Walk before 10 am and after 4 pm, and carry water.
- The Baa Atoll Hospital in Eydhafushi gives general care and some specialist services, according to Wikipedia. For serious cases, assume you may need transfer to Malé and carry insurance that covers evacuation.
- Carry medicines in original packaging with a doctor's note, plus a spare supply in hand luggage.
- Ask the airline or railway for wheelchair or porter assistance when you book, not on the day.
- Pre-book the pickup from the airport or station, so nobody has to negotiate with drivers after a long journey.
- Choose arrivals in daylight where you can, and keep the first afternoon free to rest.