Dharavandhoo is reached from Malé by domestic flight (about 30 minutes) or speedboat transfer.
Things to do at Dharavandhoo Island Airport (DRV)
Dharavandhoo Island AirportDRV
At the airport
Things to do in Dharavandhoo Island Airport
Dharavandhoo Airport serves Baa Atoll, home to a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the world-famous Hanifaru Bay — where manta rays and whale sharks aggregate in their hundreds during the southwest monsoon (June–November) to feed on plankton-rich upwellings in one of the ocean's most spectacular wildlife spectacles. Baa Atoll's coral reefs are among the most pristine in the Maldives, and the atoll hosts a range of resorts from luxury overwater bungalows to dive-focused mid-range properties.
Insider intel
Top Tips for Dharavandhoo Island Airport
- Hanifaru Bay manta aggregations peak July through September; a national park entry permit (MVR 400, about $25 USD) is required — arrange through your resort.
- The southwest monsoon (June–November) brings more plankton and thus more mantas; December–May is calmer and more typical Maldivian resort season.
Lounge directory
Browse lounges at DRV
Discover Sanctifly partner lounges at Dharavandhoo Island Airport (DRV). Book access with your points.Purchase a Sanctifly membership via our website or app.
Unlock airport-specific digital content and reserve VIP lounges using the points included with your plan.
Select the tier that fits your travel habits; higher tiers include more points.
When you book a lounge, you'll receive a unique access code in the app and by email—show this at the lounge to gain access.
You can buy extra points at any time, and rates improve with higher-tier plans.
Membership unlocks airport-specific digital content and the ability to book VIP lounges using points.
Each tier
Liftoff ($25/year)
Explorer ($97/year)
Jetsetter ($220/year)
Trailblazer ($399/year)
provides a different annual points allowance (except Liftoff, which doesn't include points) that refreshes when your subscription renews. You can use your points to reserve lounge access and purchase additional points through the app if you need more.
Higher tiers not only come with more points but also reduce the per-point price when buying extra.
Points are the currency you use in the Liftoff app to book VIP lounge visits. Most plans — Liftoff, Explorer, Jetsetter and Trailblazer — include a points allowance that is deposited into your account whenever your subscription renews. Liftoff does not include points. You spend points to reserve lounges and you can top up your balance at any time through the app. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.
Additional points can be purchased directly in the Sanctifly app from your mobile. All plans allow you to buy more points whenever you need them, and the per-point price decreases on higher-tier plans. Purchased points are added to your account immediately and are non-refundable. If you cancel your membership, any remaining points expire 30 days after cancellation.