Velana International Airport

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With the launch of the brand new Virgin Atlantic flight route on Sunday 22 October, travelling from London to the Maldives has never been easier, with three direct flights a week from London Heathrow to Velana International Airport, Malé. Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island provides an idyllic island escape.

The five-star Kagi Maldives Spa Island will launch in the Maldives’ North Male Atoll in July 2020. The boutique 50-villa property will provide travellers with a 360 degree wellness experience, just a 15-minute seaplane or 60-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport. At the heart of the island will sit Kagi’s 1500-square-meter spa and wellness […]

With the beginning of a new decade, the Maldives welcomed the first visitor of 2020 at Velana International Airport. The lucky winner, Mohamed Alamer from Bahrain, arrived in Maldives for vacation with his wife Sara Aljasim via Gulf Air. He was received by officials from Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), together with the […]

The Maldives recently welcomed the 1.5 millionth tourist of 2019. The event was held at Velana International Airport. The 1.5 millionth tourist Marina Kazakova arrived via Aeroflot Airline. She was received by officials of Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC), together with the Ministry of Tourism, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), Maldives Association of […]

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, celebrated its inaugural service to the Maldives as its flight GF144 landed in Velana International Airport in the capital, Male. Vincent Coste, chief commercial officer of Gulf Air said: “This is a remarkable event for us to fly, for the first time, to the Maldives. This tourist destination […]