On the territory of the unique state of the Maldives, consisting of 1192 coral islands, there is a large number of airports. Airports of the Maldives basically accept domestic flights, carried out by seaplanes - air taxis. Only one of the airports in Maldives is international. It is Malé airport, located on the island of Hulul, not far from the capital of the country.

Maldives airports mainly accept domestic flights operated by seaplanes - air taxis.

The second most important airport in the Maldives is Gan airport, located in the southern part of the country, on homonymous island. The airport has only one runway. Most tourists come from Male, as well as domestic flights.

Airports of Maldives are very small by area, and Male International Airport is no exception. Here you will find only the most necessary: ​​ATMs, pharmacy, medical center, storage rooms.

Airports of the Maldives in abundance have trolleys for luggage, but the porter services are not provided here. Therefore, tourists can count on this plan only for themselves.

There are also no full restaurants on the territory of Maldives airports, but you can have a snack in small cafes or a canteen. Large hotels at Male airport have their own business lounges for waiting: you can have a snack, take a refreshing drink or use the free Wi-Fi. For ordinary tourists there are small recreation areas, but they do not provide special services.

Alcohol is prohibited on the territory of the Maldives. Therefore, do not even try to bring alcohol to the country - you will still be confiscated during the inspection. All baggage is transparent, and the staff of the airports in Maldives is very attentive

The territory of the Maldives can not be carried by dogs, pigs, both in live form and meat of these animals

Airport employees will not allow you to carry sculptural compositions depicting naked bodies, about pornography is not worth talking about. Of course, no weapons, as well as various prohibited substances: check your medicine chest.

Airlines flying to the Maldives

Regular flights to the Male airport from Russia are performed by the planes of Aeroflot and Transaero. Also from Moscow you can fly with Srilankan Airlines, the national carrier of the Maldives. You can use the services of companies such as Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways or Singapore Airlines. All flights carried out by foreign air carriers have additional landings: Srilankan Airlines and Emirates Airline - at Dubai airport, Qatar Airways - in Doha, and Singapore Airlines in Singapore respectively.

Airport charge is 10-15 USD, as a rule, it is included in the ticket price. If this does not happen, be prepared to pay the fee upon return from the country.

We add that the Russians do not need a visa to the Maldives.

Practical Information

Male Airport: The flight schedule is available on the official website; Reference phone of the airport: +960 322 21 1.