Velana International Airport handled 8.28 million passengers in 2025, a 7 percent increase over 2024, according to Maldives Airports Company Limited. Aircraft movements rose 8 percent to 294,214, while the Maldives recorded 2.25 million tourist arrivals and the new passenger terminal was inaugurated on July 26.
Tracked 2.25 million Tourist arrivals
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The new passenger terminal was officially inaugurated on July 26, while the seaplane check-in area at the new terminal became operational on January 11, improving passenger flow and overall travel experience.
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The highest daily throughput for wheel-based aircraft was recorded on December 28, when 27,381 passengers passed through the airport.
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The new passenger terminal was officially inaugurated on July 26, while the seaplane check-in area at the new terminal became operational on January 11, improving passenger flow and overall travel experience.
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Figures published by MACL show that the airport handled 8.28 million passengers last year, representing a 7 percent increase compared to 2024.
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the airport handled 8.28 million passengers last year, representing a 7 percent increase compared to 2024.
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These included 34,868 international movements, 28,348 domestic movements, and a significant 185,998 seaplane movements, highlighting the heavy reliance on seaplanes for resort and island access.
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These included 34,868 international movements, 28,348 domestic movements, and a significant 185,998 seaplane movements, highlighting the heavy reliance on seaplanes for resort and island access.
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These included 34,868 international movements, 28,348 domestic movements, and a significant 185,998 seaplane movements, highlighting the heavy reliance on seaplanes for resort and island access.
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Government statistics show that the Maldives welcomed 2.25 million tourist arrivals in 2025, a 10 percent increase from 2024, generating an estimated USD 5.4 billion in tourism revenue.
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Earlier reports gave approximately 2.25 million 10 Jan, 12:39 The Standard901,210 tourists 17 May, 21:55 Maldives Republic
Government statistics show that the Maldives welcomed 2.25 million tourist arrivals in 2025, a 10 percent increase from 2024, generating an estimated USD 5.4 billion in tourism revenue.
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Earlier reports gave 14.6 percent 10 Jan, 12:39 The Standard8.1% 17 May, 21:55 Maldives Republic
Government statistics show that the Maldives welcomed 2.25 million tourist arrivals in 2025, a 10 percent increase from 2024, generating an estimated USD 5.4 billion in tourism revenue.
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The highest daily throughput for wheel-based aircraft was recorded on December 28, when 27,381 passengers passed through the airport.
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Meanwhile, seaplane operations peaked on February 16, with 7,439 passengers handled in a single day.
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