Discover Airlines has officially resumed flights between Frankfurt, Germany and Velana International Airport, restoring a direct air link between the Maldives and one of its key European markets.
The inaugural flight was marked with a ceremony at Velana International Airport, coinciding with the opening of Discover Airlines’ check-in counters at the airport’s new passenger terminal. The airline will operate two weekly flights on the Frankfurt–Malé route.
Services will be handled from Velana International Airport’s recently opened terminal, which has been receiving a growing number of international carriers. Airport authorities have positioned the new facility as a central part of efforts to improve passenger handling capacity and accommodate rising traffic.
The return of Discover Airlines is expected to support tourism flows from Europe, with Germany remaining an important source market for the Maldives. Europe continues to account for a substantial share of arrivals, while the United Kingdom currently ranks as the third-largest source market, with 181,300 visitors recorded so far this year.
As more airlines shift operations to the new terminal, the Maldives is seeking to improve connectivity and reinforce its appeal to long-haul travellers from major international markets.
