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Airports in Maldives
Maldives has 31 airports and airfields, including 3 large and 4 medium-sized airports; 15 have scheduled passenger flights. The capital, Malé, is served by Velana International Airport (MLE).
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List of airports in Maldives
| Airport | City | IATA | ICAO | Type | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gan International Airport Meet & Greet → | Gan | GAN | VRMG | Large airport | 6 ft |
| Hanimaadhoo International Airport Meet & Greet → | Haa Dhaalu Atoll | HAQ | VRMH | Large airport | 4 ft |
| Velana International Airport Meet & Greet → | Malé | MLE | VRMM | Large airport | 6 ft |
| Kaadedhdhoo Airport | Huvadhu Atoll | KDM | VRMT | Medium airport | 2 ft |
| Kadhdhoo Airport | Kadhdhoo | KDO | VRMK | Medium airport | 4 ft |
| Maafaru International Airport | Noonu Atoll | NMF | VRDA | Medium airport | 6 ft |
| Villa International Airport Maamigili | Maamigili | VAM | VRMV | Medium airport | 6 ft |
| Dharavandhoo Airport Meet & Greet → | Baa Atoll | DRV | VRMD | Small airport | 6 ft |
| Faresmaathoda Airport | Faresmaathodaa | FMT | VRQF | Small airport | — |
| Funadhoo Airport | Funadhoo | FND | VRCF | Small airport | — |
| Hoarafushi Airport | — | HRF | VRAH | Small airport | — |
| Kooddoo Airport | Huvadhu Atoll | GKK | VRMO | Small airport | 29 ft |
| Kulhudhuffushi Airport | Kulhudhuffushi | HDK | VRBK | Small airport | — |
| Maavaarulaa Airport | Maavaarulu | RUL | VRQM | Small airport | 28 ft |
| Thimarafushi Airport | Thimarafushi | TMF | VRNT | Small airport | 6 ft |
| Dhaalu Atoll Airport (no scheduled flights) | Kudahuvadhoo | DDD | VRMU | Small airport | 6 ft |
| Fuvahmulah Airport (no scheduled flights) | Fuvahmulah Island | FVM | VRMF | Small airport | 17 ft |
| Ifuru Airport (no scheduled flights) | Ifuru Island | IFU | VREI | Small airport | 20 ft |
| Madivaru Airport (no scheduled flights) | Naifaru | LMV | LMV | Small airport | 6 ft |
| Muli Airport (no scheduled flights) | Muli | MUM | MV-0013 | Small airport | — |
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Airports with scheduled service, an IATA code or of medium/large size. Data: OurAirports (public domain).
Maldives has 31 airports and airfields in the OurAirports database — #133 of 247 countries and territories by total number. Only a small part of them serve airline passengers: 3 large airports, 4 medium-sized airports and 15 airports with scheduled flights; the remaining 24 are small airstrips and seaplane bases used for private and general aviation.
Main international airports in Maldives
The main international gateways are Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan and Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) in Haa Dhaalu Atoll. The capital, Malé, is served by Velana International Airport (MLE).
Domestic flights and regional airports
Scheduled flights reach 13 cities across Maldives, with 4 regional airports linking smaller towns to the main hubs. The northernmost airport with airline service is Hoarafushi Airport (HRF), the southernmost Gan International Airport (GAN) in Gan.
Airport services and alternatives
At 4 airports in Maldives — GAN, HAQ, MLE and DRV — you can book Meet & Greet, lounge access or private transfers online. To find the closest airport to a specific town, use the nearest airport finder for Maldives.