Velana Airport’s Terminal 1 crosses 500,000 passengers, marking a new era for Maldivian aviation

Velana International Airport’s Terminal 1 has handled over 500,000 passengers as of December 15, with 252,340 departures and 255,668 arrivals. The peak day was December 21 with 19,551 passengers. Officially inaugurated on July 26, 2025 by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during the 60th independence anniversary, the terminal now serves 37 airlines, marking a milestone in Maldives aviation.

Velana International Airport’s Terminal 1 has handled over 500,000 passengers as of December 15, with 252,340 departures and 255,668 arrivals. The peak day was December 21 with 19,551 passengers. Officially inaugurated on July 26, 2025 by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during the 60th independence anniversary, the terminal now serves 37 airlines, marking a milestone in Maldives aviation.

Velana International Airport’s Terminal 1 has handled over 500,000 passengers as of December 15, with 252,340 departures and 255,668 arrivals. The peak day was December 21 with 19,551 passengers. Officially inaugurated on July 26, 2025 by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu during the 60th independence anniversary, the terminal now serves 37 airlines, marking a milestone in Maldives aviation.

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