Velana International Airport

Indian spy suspects sent back without prosecuting

October 19, 2022, 15:40

Malé, Maldives -  Two Indian nationals who were arrested from Velana International Airport over suspicion of spying inside the airport’s premises have been sent back to India without being prosecuted. Local… Continued

New runway at VIA made operational

October 6, 2022, 11:01

Malé, Maldives - The new runway at Velana International Airport (VIA) has been made operational today. The runway, located at the main transportation hub of the country was inaugurated by… Continued

Drugs worth over MVR 12 million seized!

October 5, 2022, 17:56

Malé, Maldives - Maldives Customs Service has revealed that they have seized drugs worth over MVR 12 million. According to a statement released by Customs the drugs were found from… Continued

Indian spy suspects ordered to 10 day remand

August 29, 2022, 18:01

Malé, Maldives - Two Indian nationals who were arrested from Velana International Airport over suspicion of spying inside the airport's premises have been ordered to be held in remand for… Continued

2 Indian nationals questioned over spy camera use at VIA

August 29, 2022, 09:46

Malé, Maldives - Two Indian nationals have been questioned by Maldivian Police Service over the use of spy cameras at Velana International Airport. According to local media sources, the two… Continued

VIA check in system issue still unresolved

August 10, 2022, 19:21

Malé, Maldives - The issue faced by Velana International Airport (VIA) concerning its check-in systems are still unresolved and will require further three days to solve, the airport said today.… Continued

Velana International Airport holds inbound flights due to low visibility

May 14, 2022, 16:58

Malé, Maldives - Maldives' main airport, Velana International Airport (VIA) has placed four inbound flights on hold due to low visibility amid rough weather. Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) confirms… Continued

Biggest aviation emergency exercise in Maldives scheduled for March

March 4, 2022, 17:49

Malé, Maldives - The largest emergency exercise in the field of aviation held in the country has been schedule for March 16th. The exercise will be held at Velana International… Continued

Velana International Airport breaks records with 839 air traffic movements

February 20, 2022, 16:53

Male’, Maldives – Velana International Airport (VIA) has broken records with 839 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs) on Saturday. On 19 February 2022, 210 runway and 629 seaplane base movements were… Continued

Foreign tourist passes away at Velana International Airport

January 27, 2022, 14:17

Malé, Maldives - An English passenger has passed away at Velana International Airport (VIA) earlier today. Maldives Airports Company Limited inform that the English man suffered a heart attack at… Continued