Internationally:
There are Over 30 international airlines including
Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways,
Alitalia, Air France, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Sri Lankan
Airlines operating numerous weekly flights to and from Malé. Flagship carrier
Maldivian also connects the Maldives to various cities in China, India and
Bangladesh.
Velana International Airport more commonly
known as Male International Airport (MLE) is the Main airport where all
international airlines operate. Gan International Airport located on Gan island
which connects the southern part of the country is generally used by charter
flights and private jets only.
In addition to Maldivian, privately run Fly
Me and Manta Air operate domestic flights on several routes within the country.
There are around 6 domestic airports which
are used for internal air traffic.
- Dharavandhoo
(DRV) – Baa Atoll
- Fuvahmulah
(FVM) – Gnaviyani Atoll
- Kaadedhdhoo
(KDM) – Gaafu Dhaalu (South Huvadhu) Atoll
- Kadhdhoo
(KDO) – Gaafu Dhaalu (South Huvadhu) atoll
- Kooddoo
(GKK) – Gaafu Alifu Atoll
- Thimarafushi
(TMF) – Thaa Atoll
From
India - Flight
Connectivity - Region Wise
Ex- Delhi
Air India AI-263
| DELMLE 0515 1005
|
Air India AI-264
| MLEDEL 1635 2035
|
Ex - Bangalore
Air India AI-265
| BLRMLE 1420 1545
|
Air India AI-266
| MLEBLR 1055 1320
|
Ex- Trivandrum
Air India AI-263
| TRVMLE 0920 1005
|
Air India AI-264
| MLETRV 1635 1825
|
Locally
- Seaplane:
Inter-island travel is often done by seaplane – the
taxis of the Maldives. Malé International Airport has a whole terminal
dedicated solely to Maldives transfers by seaplane. Seaplane operators, including
Maldivian, Manta Air and Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) – world’s largest
seaplane operator – also serve several resorts located in outer atolls
- Ferry:
The airport passenger ferry, which runs a regular
service 24 hours a day, seven days a week works like a lifeline for local
Maldivians. There are ferries to Male centre every 10 minutes for most of the
day.
- Speedboat
& Dhoni Services: Most commonly used mode of
transportation in getting around the Maldives is by speedboat. These high-speed
boats, which are quicker than the ferries, tend to service resorts that are a
little closer to Male.Dhoni’s are convenient only to travel to
short distances, mainly because of their slow speed. Dhoni’s are especially
convenient for diving and excursions.
