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Domestic Operations to Move to Former International Terminal at VIA From Tuesday
Maldives Airports Company Ltd announced that all domestic flights at Velana International Airport will operate from the renovated former international terminal (Terminal 2) starting Tuesday, following the opening of the airport's new international terminal in July 2025. The transition will be marked by an inauguration ceremony attended by Vice President Hussain Mohamed Latheef.
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Domestic Operations to Move to Former International Terminal at VIA From Tuesday
72,000-square-metre Size of new international terminal
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72,000-square-metreSize of new international terminalMaldives RepublicThe 72,000-square-metre terminal, built at a cost of more than $457 million, has the capacity to handle 7.2 million passengers a year.
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more than $457 millionConstruction cost of new terminalMaldives RepublicThe 72,000-square-metre terminal, built at a cost of more than $457 million, has the capacity to handle 7.2 million passengers a year.
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7.2 millionPassenger capacity of new terminalMaldives RepublicThe 72,000-square-metre terminal, built at a cost of more than $457 million, has the capacity to handle 7.2 million passengers a year.
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12 aerobridgesAerobridges in new terminalMaldives RepublicThe facility includes 12 aerobridges and an automated baggage handling system, both firsts for the country.
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34 airlinesAirlines currently handled at VIAMaldives RepublicVIA currently handles 34 airlines.
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7 to 8 per centProjected revenue growth, first year of new terminal operationsMaldives RepublicMACL projects revenue growth of 7 to 8 per cent in the first year of the new terminal's operations and 15 per cent in the second year, driven by expanded duty-free services and increased airline capacity during peak hours.
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15 per centProjected revenue growth, second yearMaldives RepublicMACL projects revenue growth of 7 to 8 per cent in the first year of the new terminal's operations and 15 per cent in the second year, driven by expanded duty-free services and increased airline capacity during peak hours.
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All domestic flights at VIA to operate from the former international terminal (Terminal 2)Tuesday (following MACL's Monday announcement, article published 2026-02-16)Velana International AirportMaldives RepublicAll domestic flights at Velana International Airport (VIA) will operate from the former international terminal starting Tuesday, Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) announced on Monday.
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Construction of new terminal began under former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul GayoomMay 2016Velana International AirportMaldives RepublicConstruction began in May 2016 under the administration of former president Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom as part of a wider airport expansion project.
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