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Velana Airport’s Terminal 1 crosses 500,000 passengers, marking a new era for Maldivian aviation
Velana International Airport's Terminal 1 handled 508,008 passengers between its opening and December 15, with a single-day peak of 19,551 on December 21. The terminal, inaugurated on July 26, 2025, currently serves 37 international airlines.
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Sat 26 JulTerminal 1 was officially inaugurated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in a ceremony held alongside celebrations marking 60 years of Maldivia…July 26, 2025only The StandardTerminal 1 was officially inaugurated on
July 26, 2025
, in a landmark ceremony held alongside celebrations marking
60 years of Maldivian independence
, and opened by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu.
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How the reporting differs
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The StandardNews outlet
Velana Airport’s Terminal 1 crosses 500,000 passengers, marking a new era for Maldivian aviation
508,008 passengers Passengers handled by Terminal 1
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Figures in these reports
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508,008 passengersPassengers handled by Terminal 1The StandardOfficial figures show that by December 15, Terminal 1 had handled
508,008 passengers
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255,668 arrivalsArrivalsThe Standardwith
252,340 departures
and
255,668 arrivals
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19,551 passengersPeak daily passengersThe StandardThe terminal’s peak performance was recorded on
December 21
, when it processed
19,551 passengers in a single day
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37 airlinesInternational airlines operating through Terminal 1The StandardAt present,
37 international airlines
operate through Terminal 1
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