Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has appointed AVIAREPS India as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for South India, marking a key step in its strategy to grow in one of its most important outbound markets.
The appointment was announced at a trade and media event in South India on 30 September 2025, which brought together leading travel partners, tour operators, and media representatives. The event highlighted the increasing demand for travel to the Maldives, Maldivian’s expanding role in connectivity, and opportunities to enhance collaboration with the region’s trade partners.
India continues to rank among the Maldives’ top markets, with 85,306 Indian arrivals recorded by August 2025, representing a 4.7 percent increase compared to the previous year. India now stands as the sixth largest source market, accounting for 5.7 percent of total arrivals.
Maldivian currently operates four weekly flights from Cochin and Trivandrum to Malé in its Summer 2025 schedule, supported by its extensive domestic network that links travellers to luxury resorts, cultural destinations, adventure activities, and wellness retreats across the islands.
“We are greatly encouraged by the growing interest from the Indian market, and today’s event in South India further reaffirmed the importance of this region for us,” said Ibrahim Iyas, Managing Director of Maldivian. “With the support of AVIAREPS, we look forward to building stronger trade partnerships and welcoming even more Indian travellers to discover the unique experiences of the Maldives.”
Through the new GSA partnership, Maldivian aims to expand its visibility in South India, deepen trade relationships, and reinforce its position as a preferred carrier between India and the Maldives.
