VietJet to Launch Direct Flights to the Maldives Ahead of Peak Tourism Season
VietJet launches direct Ho Chi Minh City to Malé flights this December before peak season.
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Maldivian Schedules Bangkok Flights for Year-End Holidays
Maldivian adds seven weekly Malé-Bangkok flights around year-end school holidays, fares from USD 530.
Maldives to Require Advance Passenger Data for International Flights
Maldives will require advance passenger data for international flights to strengthen security screening from 2026.
S7 Adds Maldives Service from Novosibirsk
S7 Airlines will begin twice-weekly flights connecting Novosibirsk to the Maldives from October.
Maldivian Joins Etihad Guest’s Airline Partner Network
Etihad Guest members will soon be able to redeem their loyalty miles for flights operated…
GullivAir to Launch Direct Malé-Sofia Flights in November
GullivAir launches seasonal direct Malé-Sofia flights from November 2026 through March 2027 winter.
Maldivian Expands Domestic Network with Kudahuvadhoo Route
Maldivian adds daily Malé–Kudahuvadhoo flights from September 2026, becoming its 18th domestic airport served.
Qatar Airways to Increase Malé Flights to 21 Weekly
Qatar Airways boosts Doha-Malé flights to 21 weekly from October 2026, improving Maldives connectivity.
Thailand Confirms 30-Day Visa-Free Stays for Maldivians from 15 September
Thailand grants Maldivians 30-day visa-free stays from September, replacing an earlier planned 15-day limit.
Maldivian Expands India Services to Six Flights Weekly
Maldivian increases Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi routes to six weekly flights from 13 December.
VIA and Maamahi Executive Lounge Receive World Travel Awards 2026 Nominations
VIA and Maamahi Executive Lounge earn World Travel Awards 2026 nominations in two categories.
VFS Global to Hold UK Student Visa Clinic in Malé
VFS Global hosts temporary UK student visa clinic in Malé this August for Maldivian applicants.
Maldives and Ethiopia Sign Air Services Agreement, Opening Path for Direct Flights
Maldives and Ethiopia sign air services agreement enabling future direct flights and boosting tourism connectivity.
Thailand Revises Visa-Free Stay for Maldivians to 30 Days
Thailand grants Maldivians 30-day visa-free stays under revised framework, replacing earlier fifteen-day proposal plan.
MACL Advises Passengers to Arrive Three Hours Early for VIA Departures
MACL urges VIA passengers to arrive three hours early and prepare travel documents beforehand.
Maldivian Expands Domestic Schedule Ahead of Peak Holiday Travel
Maldivian is expanding domestic flight capacity for the school holiday period, as increased movement between…
French Bee to Launch Paris-Malé Flights in December
The Maldives is set to gain a new direct air link with France this year,…
Flynas Resumes Riyadh to Malé Flights with Three Weekly Services
Flynas has resumed scheduled flights to Velana International Airport, restoring direct air connectivity between Riyadh…
Bangkok Airways Suspends Maldives Flights for Remainder of 2026
Bangkok Airways has suspended its direct flights between Thailand and the Maldives for the remainder…
MACL Advises Travellers to Use Public Transport During Hajj Arrivals
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has urged travellers to use public ferry and bus services…
Air India Temporarily Halts Delhi–Malé Service as Part of Global Route Changes
Air India has temporarily suspended its Delhi–Malé services until August, as part of a wider…
Visitor Health Declaration Mandatory for India Travel Amid Ebola Precautions
India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has introduced a mandatory self-declaration requirement for all…
Eid Travel Demand Pushes Maldivian to Add Extra Domestic Flights
Maldivian has scheduled 213 additional flights outside its regular timetable to manage increased domestic travel…
MACL Advises Passengers to Arrive Early During Eid Holiday Rush
Maldives Airports Company Limited has advised passengers departing from Velana International Airport to arrive well…