Dharavandhoo AIrport
Dharavandhoo Airport is a small airport serving Baa Atoll in the Maldives, making it a practical arrival point for travellers heading to island guesthouses, resorts, and marine excursions in this part of the archipelago. Listed as DRV and VRMD, the airport is valued less for size than for convenience: it shortens the journey to nearby islands and helps visitors reach one of the Maldives’ most attractive atoll regions with minimal onward travel. For many passengers, it is the first easy step from a long international journey into a quieter, more local island experience.
About Dharavandhoo AIrport
Dharavandhoo Airport is a small airport serving Baa Atoll in the Maldives, making it a practical arrival point for travellers heading to island guesthouses, resorts, and marine excursions in this part of the archipelago. Listed as DRV and VRMD, the airport is valued less for size than for convenience: it shortens the journey to nearby islands and helps visitors reach one of the Maldives’ most attractive atoll regions with minimal onward travel. For many passengers, it is the first easy step from a long international journey into a quieter, more local island experience.
Gateway to Baa Atoll
Dharavandhoo Airport is a small airport serving Baa Atoll in the Maldives, making it a practical arrival point for travellers heading to island guesthouses, resorts, and marine excursions in this part of the archipelago. Listed as DRV and VRMD, the airport is valued less for size than for convenience: it shortens the journey to nearby islands and helps visitors reach one of the Maldives’ most attractive atoll regions with minimal onward travel. For many passengers, it is the first easy step from a long international journey into a quieter, more local island experience.
Quick facts
- Official name: Dharavandhoo Airport
- Location served: Baa Atoll, Maldives
- Airport type: small airport
- Elevation: 6 ft (2 m) above sea level
- Runway: 11/29, 3901 ft, asphalt
- Time zone: Indian/Maldives
What travellers should know
Because Dharavandhoo Airport is small, the overall experience is usually straightforward and easier to navigate than at a major international hub, which can be a real advantage after a long trip. Facilities are typically limited compared with larger airports, so it is wise to keep essentials such as booking details, cashless payment options, sun protection, and water close at hand once you continue onward. Its very low elevation and island setting are a reminder that you are arriving in a remote ocean destination, and transport planning matters: travellers should confirm resort transfers, domestic connections, or boat pickups in advance to ensure a smooth handoff from runway to island.
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FAQ
Dharavandhoo AIrport — frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the details travellers usually check first, from codes and locations to the practical basics that help with planning.
9 common questions
- Dharavandhoo AIrport is located in Dharavandhoo Island, Maldives (Asia), at coordinates 5.160°, 73.130°.
- Its IATA code is DRV and its ICAO code is VRMD.
- Dharavandhoo AIrport serves Dharavandhoo Island, Maldives. When comparing fares, check whether other airports also serve the same area — prices and transfer times can differ between them.
- Dharavandhoo AIrport operates on Indian/Maldives local time. Departure and arrival times on tickets are always shown in each airport's local time, so double-check the offset when planning connections or pick-ups.
- Dharavandhoo AIrport sits at latitude 5.160° and longitude 73.130°. The map link in the details panel on this page opens the exact location for driving directions.
- Originfacts does not yet track scheduled routes from DRV. Use the flight search on this page to see live airline options for your travel dates.
- Route coverage for DRV is still being added to Originfacts. Run a search from DRV on the flight search page to see every destination airlines currently sell for your dates.
- Its address is Dharavandhoo, Maldives, the phone number is +960 778-1817. For flight-specific questions (delays, baggage, rebooking), contact the operating airline directly rather than the airport.
- Yes — Originfacts lists 7 other airports in Maldives. The nearby-airports section on this page links to each of them, which is useful when comparing fares or finding an alternative departure point.