“New VIA Terminal Will Open on July 26” Confirms MACL

MACL announced that a portion of the new terminal at Velana International Airport will open on July 26, 2025, coinciding with Maldives Independence Day. The 78,000 sqm terminal features self-service kiosks, automated baggage drop, and advanced baggage handling. It will initially have 6 airbridges and capacity for 7.5 million passengers annually. Full service transition from the existing terminal is expected within three months. Funding includes USD 100 million from Saudi financing and USD 80 million from ADFD, total MVR 7 billion. 600 workers are working nearly 18-hour days to meet the timeline.

MACL announced that a portion of the new terminal at Velana International Airport will open on July 26, 2025, coinciding with Maldives Independence Day. The 78,000 sqm terminal features self-service kiosks, automated baggage drop, and advanced baggage handling. It will initially have 6 airbridges and capacity for 7.5 million passengers annually. Full service transition from the existing terminal is expected within three months. Funding includes USD 100 million from Saudi financing and USD 80 million from ADFD, total MVR 7 billion. 600 workers are working nearly 18-hour days to meet the timeline.

MACL announced that a portion of the new terminal at Velana International Airport will open on July 26, 2025, coinciding with Maldives Independence Day. The 78,000 sqm terminal features self-service kiosks, automated baggage drop, and advanced baggage handling. It will initially have 6 airbridges and capacity for 7.5 million passengers annually. Full service transition from the existing terminal is expected within three months. Funding includes USD 100 million from Saudi financing and USD 80 million from ADFD, total MVR 7 billion. 600 workers are working nearly 18-hour days to meet the timeline.

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