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MACL Announces Countdown to Historic Launch of VIA New Terminal
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) CEO and Managing Director Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed launched the countdown to the opening of the new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport on July 26, 2025. The approximately 78,000 m² terminal is designed to raise capacity from the current 1.5 million passengers per year to up to 7 million annually, with a phased transition beginning with Maldivian and completing by September 2025.
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Fri 20 JunIbrahim Shareef Mohamed ignited the countdown to the grand opening of the new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport.20 Junonly The StandardLast night, Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) CEO and Managing Director, Ibrahim Shareef Mohamed, ignited the countdown to the long-anticipated grand opening of the brand-new passenger terminal at Velana International Airport.
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Sat 26 JulThe new terminal is scheduled to open, coinciding with Maldives' Independence Day.July 26, 2025only The StandardnewestLaunch Date:
July 26, 2025 (Independence Day)
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1.5 million passengers per yearcurrent designed passenger capacity of the existing VIAThe Standardthe existing VIA has been operating beyond its designed capacity of 1.5 million passengers per year.
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approximately 78,000 m²new terminal floor areaThe StandardThe new terminal, spanning approximately 78,000 m², is purpose-built to nearly quintuple this capacity
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Earlier reports gave78,000 square meters2 Jun, 12:29The Standard78,000 square meters28 May, 15:18The Standard
up to 7 million passengers annuallynew terminal annual passenger capacityThe Standardanticipating up to 7 million passengers annually.
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Earlier reports gave7.5 million2 Jun, 12:29The Standard
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A phased rollout begins with the national carrier Maldivian shifting operations first, followed by international airlines.by September 2025The StandardA phased rollout will begin with the national carrier, Maldivian, shifting operations first, followed by international airlines by September 2025.
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