Air Arabia begins daily Sharjah-Maldives flights
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, on Sunday began its non-stop flights between Sharjah and the Maldives. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport operate daily, providing travellers with even more convenient and affordable options to explore one of the most famous […]
Xiamen Airlines begins Maldives flights
Xiamen Airlines on Tuesday officially commenced scheduled flights to Maldives. The inaugural Boeing 787 successfully landed Tuesday afternoon, marking the beginning of their new operations. With three weekly flights now available, travellers from China can easily access the Maldives. China, being the largest source market for Maldives tourism before the pandemic, saw a resumption of […]
Air Arabia adds daily Maldives flights
Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced the launch of its non-stop flights between Sharjah and the idyllic island of Maldives. The new flights between Sharjah International Airport and Velana International Airport in Male will operate daily, starting October 27, 2024, providing travellers with even […]
Manta Air Goes International: New International Route Connects Bangalore to Dhaalu Atoll in the Maldives
Marking a significant milestone, Manta Air, the Maldives’ leading seaplane and domestic airline, has successfully launched its first international route, connecting Bangalore, India, with Dhaalu Airport in the Maldives. This historic flight, which took off on Friday, February 16th, opens up a new chapter for tourism in the Dhaalu Atoll and streamlines travel for Indian […]
Direct Flights from Fujian Boost Maldives Tourism, Marking China’s Growing Importance
Visit Maldives has welcomed the first direct flight from Fujian Province, China, to the Maldives. A special ceremony was held today at Velana International Airport to mark the joyous occasion, commemorating the arrival of Xiamen Airlines flight MF8017 carrying tourists from the Fujian Province to the Maldives. The tourists were greeted with a vibrant traditional […]
Hong Kong Airlines resumes Maldives flights
Hong Kong Airlines resumed direct scheduled flights to Maldives on Friday. Hong Kong Airlines first launched chartered direct flights to Maldives in 2011. Scheduled flights began in 2018 and continued until the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020. A special ceremony was held at Velana International Airport to mark the occasion, commemorating the arrival of Hong […]
Virgin Atlantic to operate daily Maldives flights in winter 2024
Virgin Atlantic has announced plans to boost its routes to Dubai, the Maldives and Barbados next winter. The carrier launched thrice weekly flights from Heathrow to the Maldives in October, and said it would increase this service to daily for the winter 2024-2025 season. The new frequencies are on sale now, with daily flights between […]
Virgin Atlantic inaugurates direct flights to the Maldives
Virgin Atlantic successfully inaugurated its maiden flight to the Maldives today, connecting London Heathrow to Velana International Airport (VIA). The inaugural flight, operated by Virgin Atlantic, touched down at VIA early this morning at 07:40 am local time, signifying the commencement of an exciting new era in air travel between the United Kingdom and the […]
IndiGo to resume direct Hyderabad-Maldives flights from Oct 31
IndiGo is resuming direct flights between Hyderabad and Male, from October 31. The introduction of these new non-stop flights will help boost tourist traffic between India and The Maldives, while also providing travellers with increased convenience. The Maldives is one of the most popular destinations for Indians, and traffic from India to the archipelago has […]
Air India to begin non-stop flights from Bangalore, Mumbai to Maldives
Air India is gearing up to introduce non-stop flights connecting Maldives with the Indian cities of Bangalore and Mumbai. In previous winter seasons, Air India had operated direct flights to Maldives; however, these services were not available during other times of the year. Villa Travels, Air India’s Maldivian passenger sales agent, took to social media […]
Aeroflot boosts Moscow-Maldives flight frequency
Aeroflot, the flagship airline of Russia, is set to intensify its flight connections between Moscow and the Maldives in response to growing demand. The carrier has officially announced its plans to enhance the frequency of flights between the two destinations, offering increased convenience for travellers. The upcoming expansion will particularly impact flights SU320/321 to Malé, […]
Etihad Airways to increase Maldives flight frequency for winter season
As the summer season heats up, Etihad Airways is gearing up for a significant expansion in the upcoming winter season. In a strategic move, the airline is set to increase its flight frequency to the Maldives by adding 7 flights per week. Starting from December 1, a total of 3 additional flights will be introduced, […]
