GullivAir to launch direct Malé–Sofia flights in November
Bulgarian airline GullivAir is set to launch direct scheduled flights between Malé and Sofia from 6 November 2026, establishing a new non-stop air connection between the Maldives and Bulgaria. The service will operate throughout the 2026/27 winter season until 26 March 2027, using an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft. The new route will provide Bulgarian travellers […]
Maldives expects seven airlines to launch seasonal flights in fourth quarter
Seven airlines are expected to begin operating flights to the Maldives during the final quarter of this year as the tourism industry prepares for the peak season, Tourism Minister Mohamed Ameen said on Thursday. Ameen made the remarks at a press conference held at the President’s Office for selected media outlets. Dhauru was among the […]
Maldives, Ethiopia sign air services agreement
The Maldives and Ethiopia have signed an air services agreement aimed at establishing scheduled air links between the two countries. The agreement was signed on Tuesday at the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation by Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen and Director General of the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Yohannes Abera Belete. […]
French bee to launch seasonal flights to Maldives in December
French airline French bee will begin flights to the Maldives later this year as part of its winter schedule expansion. The carrier announced that it will operate services to both the Maldives and Sri Lanka, with flights scheduled to commence on 19 December. Ticket sales have already opened. According to the airline, the seasonal operation […]
First non-stop flights between Australia and Maldives commence
Maldivian has launched the first non-stop passenger service between Australia and the Maldives, with the inaugural flight departing Melbourne on Monday night and arriving in Malé on Tuesday. The route commenced after Australian regulatory approval was granted for operations. The service is being operated in partnership with Melbourne-based travel company Luxury Escapes. According to the […]
Qatar Airways resumption to boost Maldives connectivity: Minister
Minister of Tourism and Environment Thoriq Ibrahim has welcomed the resumption of scheduled flights by Qatar Airways to the Maldives, describing it as a positive development for both travellers and the tourism sector. In a post shared on social media Thursday, the minister said the return of the airline’s services would be “welcome news for […]
Fuel crisis: Looming shadow over Sunny Side of Life
In the Maldives, the “one-island, one-resort” model is the gold standard of luxury and seclusion. However, this architectural isolation comes with a heavy operational burden: total self-sufficiency. Unlike urban hotels, Maldivian resorts function as independent municipalities, managing their own power grids and desalination plants. Traditionally, this autonomy has been fuelled by diesel. But as a […]
Government plans secondary airline hub in Maldives
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen has stated that the government is developing plans to establish a Maldivian airport as a secondary hub for an international airline. The announcement was made on Sunday during a press conference held at the President’s Office by a ministerial committee formed in response to the ongoing global […]
Seven years, one dream: Mariyam Malaak becomes Maldives’ first female pilot cadet from cabin crew
When Mariyam Malaak steps into the cockpit of a Manta Air seaplane on 1 December 2025, she will be doing far more than beginning her first day as a First Officer. She will be closing a seven-year chapter of perseverance—one marked by setbacks, sacrifices, shifting continents, motherhood, and an unwavering belief in the dream she […]
Modernised Hanimaadhoo airport opens with new runway, terminal
HDh. Hanimaadhoo International Airport was officially inaugurated on Sunday following a major redevelopment project carried out under an Indian credit line. The project, valued at USD 136 million (MVR 2 billion), was funded through a line of credit from India’s Exim Bank and began in January 2023 under the administration of former President Ibrahim Mohamed […]
Chronicling the skies: Ahmed Mohamed’s definitive history of Maldivian aviation
For a nation of over a thousand islands scattered across the vast Indian Ocean, the story of the Maldives is inextricably linked to the story of its connection with the world. While the sea has been its lifeblood for centuries, it is the sky that has truly shaped its modern identity. The roar of a […]
President announces construction of new airport in Noonu Atoll
President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has announced that construction of a new domestic airport in N. Vihafaru will begin early next year. The announcement was made during his visit to Noonu Atoll. The President stated that the new airport is intended to address the needs of residents in islands such as Holhudhoo, Velidhoo, and Fodhdhoo, which […]
