Stays in Gan
Gan is the southernmost of Addu Atoll's linked islands, home to Gan International Airport and Equator Village Maldives, a resort built on the site of a former Royal Air Force base and connected by causeway to Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo.
Gan sits at the far south of the Maldives, in Addu Atoll, and works differently from the resort islands further north: it is a real airport hub, home to Gan International Airport, and a causeway links it to the neighbouring islands of Feydhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo and Hithadhoo. Equator Village Maldives, the island's resort, occupies the former Royal Air Force base built here during the British military presence, and its layout still shows that history in the wide roads and low buildings. Guests staying on Gan can reach Addu's other islands by bicycle or car across the linked road rather than by boat, a rare setup in the Maldives.
Gan in numbers
What to expect
- Gan International Airport serves Addu Atoll directly, with some seasonal international flights alongside the domestic Malé connection.
- A causeway links Gan to Feydhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo and Hithadhoo, all reachable by bicycle or car.
- Equator Village Maldives occupies the former Royal Air Force base, with wide roads unusual for a Maldives island resort.
- Addu Atoll sits close to the equator, the southernmost inhabited atoll chain in the Maldives.
- A house reef and dive centre give Gan its own water-based activities alongside the road-network access.
Local tips
- Rent a bicycle to cross the causeway to Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo; Gan is one of the few Maldives islands where this kind of overland exploring works.
- Check whether your flight routes through Gan International Airport directly or via a domestic connection from Malé, since both options exist depending on the season.
- Visit local cafes on the linked islands for Maldivian dishes at lower prices than resort dining, a genuine option here unlike on a private resort island.
- Book house reef snorkeling or diving through Equator Village Maldives if water time matters as much as the road network exploring.
- Pack for warm, humid conditions year-round, since Addu Atoll's near-equatorial position keeps temperatures steady with less seasonal swing than atolls further north.
Where to stay
Frequently asked
What makes Gan different from other Maldives islands?
Gan has its own international airport and is linked by causeway to Feydhoo, Maradhoo and Hithadhoo, so guests can explore several islands by bicycle or car rather than relying on boat transfers between resort islands.
What is Equator Village Maldives built on?
The resort occupies the site of a former Royal Air Force base from the British military presence on Gan, and the wide roads and low building layout still reflect that history.
How do I fly into Gan?
Gan International Airport takes some seasonal international flights and a regular domestic connection from Malé; check current routes when booking, since the mix shifts by season.
Can I visit other Addu Atoll islands from Gan?
Yes. A causeway connects Gan to Feydhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo and Hithadhoo, all reachable by bicycle or car, which is unusual for the Maldives outside Addu Atoll.
Is there diving or snorkeling on Gan?
Equator Village Maldives runs a house reef and dive centre, so water activities are available alongside the causeway network, rather than one replacing the other.
Is Gan a private resort island?
Not in the usual Maldives sense: Gan is inhabited and connected to neighbouring islands by road, closer to a small town with a resort attached than a single-property private island.