Velana International Airport (VIA) has announced its nomination for the ‘Indian Ocean’s Leading Airport 2024’ category in the World Travel Awards 2024. The airport confirmed the nomination through its official social media channels and is now encouraging public support through voting.
VIA, the Maldives’ primary international gateway, has handled over a million travellers annually since the easing of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The airport boasts flight traffic averaging between 600-800 landings per year post-pandemic.
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