Major city · Maldives
Addu
Spend 2–3 days in Addu to bike the causeways, dive with Aquaventure and visit the historic sites; longer only for extra relaxation.
Addu Atoll is the southernmost Maldives atoll, linked by causeways and served by Gan International Airport. Its four main islands are walkable, offer local guesthouses, a PADI dive centre and several historic sites, making a short stay (2‑3 days) sufficient for most travellers.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MVR
- Best months
- Jan–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (higher humidity, occasional storms)
- Airport
- GAN
- Nights
- 2–3
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Rules in force · 5
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Maldives ↗Seaplane transfers fly in daylight only, and the last departure is set by sunset for that day; a late landing at Velana usually means a night on land and the seaplane next morning.
- Maldives ↗Local islands follow Islamic norms: alcohol is not sold, cover shoulders and knees in the village, and swimwear is for the designated tourist beach only.
- Maldives ↗Submit the online Traveller Declaration within 96 hours before arrival; airlines and immigration ask for the confirmation.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Addu119 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Addu, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR); resorts bill in US dollars and add service charge and tax; US dollars are widely accepted.Maldives-wide
- SIM or eSIMDhiraagu and Ooredoo sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at Velana arrivals with your passport.Maldives-wide
- Tap waterTap water is desalinated; resorts provide filtered water in glass bottles.Maldives-wide
- TippingResort: 10% service charge is on the bill; many guests add US$5–10 a day for room staff or butler.Maldives-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Maldives-wide
- SafetyAddu is generally safe; follow standard island precautions, respect Friday prayer closures and cemetery etiquette.
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- RestroomsWestern toilets with a hose everywhere tourists stay.Maldives-wide
- Emergency numbers119 police · 102 ambulance · 191 coast guard (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysFriday: shops and cafés on local islands close for midday prayers (around 11:30–14:00); public ferries run fewer services.Friday: shops and cafés on local islands close for midday prayers (around 11:30 AM–2:00 PM); public ferries run fewer services.Maldives-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportGAN Gan International Airport (60 min flight from Malé; domestic flights and limited international service.).
- Getting aroundCauseways link Gan, Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo; a public bus runs every two hours (except Friday morning) covering the 15 km (9.3 mi) route in about an…Causeways link Gan, Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo; a public bus runs every two hours (except Friday morning) covering the 9.3 mi (15 km) route in about an…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféMVR 30–50
- Metro or bus rideBus ticket (single ride)checkMVR 10–15
- Budget bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomMVR 800
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomMVR 1,200
- High-end bedGuesthouse room (double), a night, per roomMVR 1,800
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MVR 300 · Mid MVR 700 · High MVR 1,200
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- GAN Gan International Airport (60 min flight from Malé; domestic flights and limited international service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
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30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Jan–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)), coolest Jan (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C) low), wettest Jul (8 rain days), driest Mar (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Addu: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
6 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Causeways link Gan, Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo; a public bus runs every two hours (except Friday morning) covering the 15 km route in about an hour. Bicycles are available for hire on guesthouses.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gan Airport
goDoor to door: 10 min
Taxi from guesthouse or walk 500 m from airport exit
Check flight times; last domestic flight departs early evening.
Koagannu Cemetery (Meedhoo)
goDoor to door: 30 min
Bike or taxi from Hithadhoo, ~15 km (9.3 mi)Bike or taxi from Hithadhoo, ~9.3 mi (15 km)
Open 24 h, free entry; observe silence.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Equator Village
Three‑star hotel on Gan island, near the airport.
Canareef
Resort on Gan claiming the longest beach in the Maldives.
Aquaventure Guesthouse
3‑star lodge on Feydhoo; bike rental, free Wi‑Fi, US$80 per night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- MVR 300–500 excl. bed
- Mid
- MVR 600–900 excl. bed
- High
- MVR 1,200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room (double)1 × 2 nights × MVR 1,200 | MVR 2,400 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × MVR 700 | MVR 2,800 |
| Gan Airport round‑trip domestic flight (Malé‑Gan)2 × MVR 5,000 · check | MVR 10,000 |
| Aquaventure dive day (incl. equipment)2 × MVR 6,000 · USD 60, check | MVR 12,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × MVR 2,500 · check | MVR 5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MVR 3,220 |
| Trip total≈ MVR 8,855 per person per day, bed included | MVR 35,420 |
2026 estimate in MVR; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | MVR 30–50 |
| Aquaventure dive daycheck | US$60 |
| Taxi from airport to guesthouse (5 km) | MVR 150–200 |
| Bus ticket (single ride)check | MVR 10–15 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus service is slow and does not run on Friday mornings.
- Respect local customs at Koagannu Cemetery; it is an active burial ground.
- Friday midday prayers may close shops on local islands.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 119
- Ambulance
- 102
- Coast Guard
- 191
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Emergency
- Police119
- Ambulance102
- Coast Guard191
Embassy
US consulate in Malé (check address); other nations have embassies in Malé.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Gan Airport ↔ Hithadhoo (taxi): about MVR 150–200, 10 min
- Bus Gan ↔ Hithadhoo: MVR 10–15, every 2 h (no service Friday morning)
- Aquaventure dive day: US$60 per person
Say or show
- އަލަންވަން — Excuse me / Sorry (alhan)
- ޝުކުރިއަށް — Thank you (shukuriyaa)
- އިންސިންވެސް؟ — How much is this? (insin ves?)
- އަލްފާލު ވެސް؟ — Where is the bathroom? (alfal ves?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Addu. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jan–Apr · avoid May–Oct (higher humidity, occasional storms) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a day for a full‑day dive package at Aquaventure.
- Include a bike‑rental voucher for island‑wide exploration.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Addu
- officialGan International Airport official site
- secondaryWikivoyage: Addu, revision 5259470 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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