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Velana International Airport (MLE)

Airport·Hulhulé

The gateway, and the seaplane hub

About Velana International Airport (MLE)

Velana International Airport, run by the state-owned Maldives Airports Company, links the Maldives with more than 40 destinations worldwide. It is also home to Noovilu, the world’s largest seaplane hub. The information line is +960 332 2211 (24 hours), and the Hulhulé Island Hotel is a two-minute walk from Terminal 1.

Why it's on our list

  • 40+ destinations
  • Noovilu seaplane hub
  • Information: 24 hours

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Velana International Airport (MLE) before you go.

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