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MACL and MATI Strategize for VIA’s New Terminal Launch

MACL met with MATI to discuss operationalization of the new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport. The terminal, designed for up to 7.5 million passengers annually, is anticipated to open in October 2025.

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  • Today, we are meeting with @matimaldivesmv as part of ongoing stakeholder engagements for the opening of the new Passenger Terminal at VIA. The discussions focused on the strategy for operationalization, with emphasis on enhancing the pass…

    Maldives Airports Company Ltd (@MACLmedia) The Standard Open the report (The Standard)

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  • 7.5 million annual passenger capacity of new terminal The Standard The new terminal, a pivotal component of the Maldives’ broader airport expansion initiative, is designed to accommodate up to 7.5 million passengers annually.

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  • 78,000 square meters terminal floor area The Standard Spanning 78,000 square meters, the facility boasts 40 departure gates, 38 immigration counters, and six aerobridges, with provisions for three additional bridges in the future.

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    Earlier reports gave 78,000 square meters 28 May, 15:18 The Standard

  • 40 departure gates departure gates The Standard Spanning 78,000 square meters, the facility boasts 40 departure gates, 38 immigration counters, and six aerobridges, with provisions for three additional bridges in the future.

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  • 38 immigration counters immigration counters The Standard Spanning 78,000 square meters, the facility boasts 40 departure gates, 38 immigration counters, and six aerobridges, with provisions for three additional bridges in the future.

    Word for word from the report in The Standard. Open the report

    Earlier reports gave 38 counters 28 May, 15:18 The Standard

  • 2016 year year construction commenced The Standard Construction of the terminal commenced in 2016, with the Saudi Bin Laden Group spearheading the project.

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  • 2022 year initial projected completion year The Standard While initial projections slated the terminal’s completion for 2022, the timeline has experienced adjustments.

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