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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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  • 72,000-square-metre Size of new international terminal Maldives Republic The 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 million Construction cost of new terminal Maldives Republic The 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 million Passenger capacity of new terminal Maldives Republic The 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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    Earlier reports gave 1.3 million 10 Nov, 03:50 Maldives Republic1.3 million 10 Nov, 03:28 Maldives Republic

  • 12 aerobridges Aerobridges in new terminal Maldives Republic The facility includes 12 aerobridges and an automated baggage handling system, both firsts for the country.

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  • 34 airlines Airlines currently handled at VIA Maldives Republic VIA currently handles 34 airlines.

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  • 7 to 8 per cent Projected revenue growth, first year of new terminal operations Maldives Republic MACL 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 cent Projected revenue growth, second year Maldives Republic MACL 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 Airport Maldives Republic All 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 Gayoom May 2016 Velana International Airport Maldives Republic Construction 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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