Velana International Airport (MLE)
Located on Hulhule Island in the southern Malé Atoll, Velana International Airport (also known as Malé-Velana International Airport) is the main international airport in the Maldives.
MALDIVES AIRPORT
Air India operations
Services and amenities
Free Wi-Fi
Childcare room
Lounges
Lost and found
Prayer room
Cloak room
Mobile charging points
Porter service
Currency exchange
Baggage wrapping service
Medical facilities
Tourist police
ATM
Full-service dining
Duty-free shopping
Self-check-in kiosks and self-baggage drop
- Not available
Transfer desk
- Yes, there is a transfer desk available at Maldives Airport.
Connectivity between the airport and city
- Ferry: The ferry terminal is located opposite the international terminal.
- Bus
- Taxi/ cabs: There are no counters available at the airport. However, you can prebook your cab using Avas Ride.
MLE is around 3 km from the city centre.
Inter-terminal connectivity
- The domestic and international terminal are 3 minutes apart on foot.
- It takes approximately 15 minutes by road to reach the international terminal from the seaplane terminal.
Taxi pick-up area
- Available. Signboards at the terminals will guide you to the pick-up and drop-off zones.
Minimum layover time
- International to international: 24 hours
Airport hotels
Resolution desk for baggage issues
The baggage service desk is available at the arrival hall.
You can reach out for support by calling +960 7785366.
Cell phone zones/Waiting lots
Available
Places to visit nearby
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Hulhumale Beach
6.2 km
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Hulhumale Central Park
7.2 km
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Banana Reef
10.7 km
Airport FAQs
Maldives Airport provides free Wi-Fi to passengers for 2 hours.
The prayer room is on the first floor of the departure terminal.
The airport is a non-smoking area. However, designated smoking areas are available.
The contact number for Male Airport is +960 3322211.
You can view the route map, refer to the schedule, pre-book seats, and live track your ferry or bus ride from the airport to the city by using RTL travel by visiting their website or downloading their app available on both App Store and Play Store.
Yes, there is an on-call doctor and medical facility available at the airport. The contact number for the facility is +960 3037633.
No, the Male Airport is not a silent airport.