New terminal at Velana International Airport
projectTracked since 2025-07-06
Since 2016-05-22
new terminal
VIA expansion
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2025-07-27
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Infrastructure project inaugurated on Independence Day, with capacity for 7.2 million passengers annually.
A $457 million terminal at Velana International Airport, inaugurated in July 2024, capable of handling 7.2-7.5 million passengers annually with 12 aerobridges. It is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Maldives history, financed by Saudi and Abu Dhabi development funds.
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airport terminal
Affiliation
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL)
Location
Malé, Maldives
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Velana Airport
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Inauguration of new terminal at Velana International Airport
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New Terminal Opening
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Directorate of Aviation Security Administration
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Ahmed Nasheed
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Road Resurfacing Works
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MACL
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Estate Security Service
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Abu Dhabi Fund for Development
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Saudi Fund for Development
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60th Anniversary of Maldivian Independence
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Maldives
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development
infrastructure
VIA new terminal
unity
aviation technology
boarding bridge training
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Maldives Republic
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