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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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  1. Sat 26 Jul
    Terminal 1 was officially inaugurated by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in a ceremony held alongside celebrations marking 60 years of Maldivia… July 26, 2025 only The Standard Terminal 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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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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  • 508,008 passengers Passengers handled by Terminal 1 The Standard Official figures show that by December 15, Terminal 1 had handled 508,008 passengers

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  • 255,668 arrivals Arrivals The Standard with 252,340 departures and 255,668 arrivals

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  • 19,551 passengers Peak daily passengers The Standard The terminal’s peak performance was recorded on December 21 , when it processed 19,551 passengers in a single day

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  • 37 airlines International airlines operating through Terminal 1 The Standard At present, 37 international airlines operate through Terminal 1

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