Maldives to open airport terminal with 3 aerobridge on July 26

MACL is holding a series of meetings with stakeholders to provide updates on the new terminal.

4 June 2025

2 drug-filled suitcases missing from airport

"When he arrived, he brought an additional 30 kg of luggage and informed the police that he did not know who had taken it," the police message said.

17 January 2023

Successful year for VIA: private jet movements hike by 53%

The country's target for next year is to reach 2 million tourists.

21 December 2022

VIA runway closed after aircraft tyre burst; flights diverted

The aircraft was towed away and the runway reopened for flight operations around 6pm.

28 March 2023

Airport, Male areas closed for Cambodia PM's visit

In lieu of the trip, the airport will shut down the roads and lagoons in the area where the VIP terminal is located.

15 January 2023

New runway's biggest advantage: flights cleared in 3 minutes

VIA will now be able to operate 21 flights within an hour without any difficulties with the inauguration of the new runway.

6 October 2022

MACL orders vessel removal from Hulhule lagoon

If vessels are not taken in the area within the stipulated time period, the police will be taking them away from March 10, MACL said.

7 March 2023

VIA will be among region's best airports: Manik

The new runway of Velana International Airport (VIA) officially opened on Thursday.

6 October 2022