Beond Airlines Introduces Direct Flights Connecting Dubai to Maldives

Beond Airlines has introduced new direct flights, making travel from Dubai to the Maldives easier and more convenient.

This new premium airline was introduced towards the end of 2023, marking the launch of the world’s first premium leisure airline. With this, travellers now had the chance to fly to the Maldives and connect to beautiful Maldives resorts in style. The Beond aircraft is an an Airbus A319 seating 44 passengers in a luxurious all-lay-flat configuration. The airline’s inaugural destinations connected Riyadh, Munich and Zurich to the Maldives. With its inauguration, the Beond also revealed its plans to bring passengers to Maldives from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific as well.

The airline had also revealed its plans to connect passengers from Milan and Dubai to the Maldives as well. Beond has just introduced its direct routes from Dubai to Maldives, although these key destinations were anticipated to be launched towards the end of 2024. This new route also comes in time for the Eid celebrations. Travellers on the new route will be flying from Dubai World Centre/Al Maktoum International Airport from Dubai to Velana International Airport in the Maldives.

In addition to this, travellers can also expect the new routes connecting Milan to the Maldives later this year. Flights from Milan will connect through Milan-Malpensa to Velana International Airport.

There is strong demand from each of Milan and Dubai to the Maldives for the premium service that Beond offers. We are pleased to announce these two new routes, and are thankful for our airport partners at Milan and Dubai DWC for their support. In the meantime, the Beond team is hard at work preparing for our initial service launch, with a goal to exceed every expectation of our customers from the moment they book with us, says Beond’s Chief Commercial Officer, Sascha Feuerherd.

In addition to the Dubai to Maldives route, Beond also introduced updates to make the flying experience better. Beond now offers the Apple Vision Pro to select passengers on its flights to the Maldives. With this, Passengers can enjoy Beond’s unrivalled onboard content.

To celebrate World Oceans Day, Noku Maldives, a Vignette Collection resort, has launched a meaningful collaboration with the Atoll Marine Conservation Centre, a leading Maldivian organisation dedicated to sea turtle rescue, coral restoration, and marine education.

Hands-On Activities for Guests and Staff

As part of this partnership, the resort will host a lineup of guest-focused conservation activities designed to raise awareness about marine life and promote sustainable tourism. Guests can take part in interactive learning sessions led by marine experts from the Atoll Marine Conservation Centre. These sessions explore sea turtle biology, highlight current threats to these creatures, and explain the procedures used in rescue operations.

In addition, Noku Maldives staff will participate in a hands-on rescue and response simulation, gaining practical skills to support injured or stranded marine animals around the resort’s lagoon. This way, the team strengthens its capacity to care for local wildlife whenever needed.

Hussain Shahid, General Manager at Noku Maldives, said the partnership reflects a deeper commitment to marine care and awareness:

“Collaborating with Atoll Marine Conservation Centre allows us to deepen our understanding and care for the marine life that surrounds us. World Oceans Day presents an opportunity not just to celebrate the beauty of the ocean, but to act meaningfully in its protection.”

A Natural Fit for a Marine-Rich Lagoon

The partnership is especially relevant for Noku Maldives, as its house lagoon hosts a resident population of sea turtles. Their regular presence has become a cherished highlight for many guests. Because of that, the resort’s commitment to preserving the Maldives’ marine biodiversity feels even more personal. On top of that, working with a respected conservation group helps the team share real impact with its guests.

Get to Know the Atoll Marine Conservation Centre

Founded in 2012, the Atoll Marine Conservation Centre has led regional efforts to rescue and rehabilitate Olive Ridley turtles, often injured by ghost nets drifting into Maldivian waters. Alongside this, the organisation also plays a key role in coral propagation, community education, and protecting fragile marine ecosystems near the island of Naifaru.

Naturally, this collaboration fits within Noku Maldives’ broader sustainability vision, guided by its ethos of conscious luxury and responsible hospitality. By working together to celebrate World Oceans Day, both the resort and Atoll Marine Conservation Centre aim to inspire positive change. So, while guests enjoy their stay, they’re also invited to connect more deeply with the incredible ocean life that makes the Maldives so special.

Beond Airlines Introduces Direct Flights Connecting Dubai to Maldives

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