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Velana International Airport (VIA)
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Tourism
Russia’s S7 Airlines launches flights to the Maldives
Russia's largest privately owned airline, S7 Airlines, has begun direct flights to the Maldives, with its inaugural service arriving at Velana International Airport from Novosibirsk on Friday. Maldives Airports Company Limited confirmed two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays using Airbus A320 aircraft as part of the airline's seasonal winter programme, while Russian tourists account for about 15 per cent of arrivals so far this year.
Infrastructure
Winter travel rush prompts VIA to expand international check-in to Terminal 2
Velana International Airport will handle international check-in for 10 airlines at Terminal 2 from October 25 as operator MACL expands capacity ahead of the winter tourism season. Terminal 2, reopened in February 2026 after refurbishment, was previously used for domestic operations.
Infrastructure · Official
Government Agencies Review Cargo Clearance Operations at VIA
Government agencies including the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade, MINDCO, Maldives Customs Service, the Ministry of Defence and MFDA visited Velana International Airport to review cargo clearance operations. The review relates to a commitment by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu that cargo clearance services for small and medium-sized enterprises operate 24 hours a day.
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