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Hanimaadhoo International Airport Resumes International Flight Following Year Long Hiatus!

Since its announcement, the development project for the Hanimaadhoo International Airport has become a focal point. Travellers from all around the globe have been flocking to the Maldives to explore the resorts since tourism was introduced to the country. With this, easy connectivity within the islands became pivotal to the Maldives. Although seaplanes and speedboat transfers have accommodated for long, with the development of Hanimaadhoo International Airport, travellers will have the opportunity to explore Northern Maldives islands with ease as well.

Expected Developments and Completion Date

Upon completion of the development project, the 30-year-old international airport will undergo the establishment of a 2.7-kilometre runway and a terminal with a capacity of 1.3 million passengers. AAdditionally, the project will also implement provisions for jet fuel storage. The project, signed in 2022, is expected to achieve full completion this year. Earlier this year, the airport received an update with a brand new apron. This marked yet another milestone towards the completion of the project. This newly developed 38,000 sqmt apron has the ability to simultaneously accommodate three large aircraft and five general crafts. With this, travellers can expect better connectivity to explore untapped destinations in the North of Maldives.

Hanimaadhoo International Airport Welcomes Back International Flights!

The airport has reached yet another development stage on the 16th of April. Following a one year hiatus, the airport has yet again resumed international flights due to changes in operating hours. For the past year, authorities halted international flights to the airport to expedite the development project. According to The Edition Maldives, Regional Airports Company Limited (RACL) is also expecting to complete the new runway within this month. This news comes after Maldivian Airlines announced flights between Hanimaadhoo International Airport and Trivandrum in 2024. The flag carrier of Maldives had announced that the services between Trivandrum, India and the Maldives will start from April 12th, 2024.

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The Nautilus Maldives Hosts a Month of Mindful Wellness This June

The Nautilus Maldives

This June, The Nautilus Maldives offers more than just a beach escape, it creates space for something deeper. Nestled in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this private island resort shines a light on inner healing through a month-long celebration of wellness that encourages guests to slow down, reconnect, and reset.

Unlike traditional wellness retreats, the June Wellness Awakening avoids rigid itineraries. Instead, The Nautilus invites guests to follow their own rhythm and engage in curated experiences at their preferred pace. At the heart of this initiative, the Solasta Spa team introduces The Wellness Reset, a flexible detox programme that lasts one, two, or three days, however long guests choose. It includes breath-based yoga sessions, lymphatic drainage massages, and a therapeutic Tao’an tea bath rooted in Eastern traditions.

In addition to spa treatments, the resort fills the month with thoughtful wellness activities. On Global Wellness Day (June 14) and International Yoga Day (June 21), guests can join guided meditations, massage workshops, beach and aerial yoga, and sound healing sessions. Each activity helps guests feel more present and balanced — without placing pressure on them.

Creativity, Reflection, and Lunar Rituals

Meanwhile, the resort gives creativity a peaceful space to flourish. Local Maldivian artists lead art sessions that encourage storytelling and painting as forms of introspection. During the full moon and new moon, signature gatherings create moments for reflection under the stars.

Furthermore, Solasta Spa expands its offerings through new treatments in partnership with French skincare house Maison Caulières and Hungarian wellness brand Omorovicza. These therapies combine France’s sensorial rituals with Hungary’s mineral heritage to deliver a refined balance of nature and luxury.

“At The Nautilus, we believe that true wellness begins with freedom, the freedom to pause, to feel, and to follow one’s own rhythm. Our June Wellness Awakening is not a programme to follow, but a gentle space to rediscover what well-being means to you.” says Solasta Spa Manager Meena Grung.

Freedom to Personalize the Wellness Journey

Of course, the setting plays a vital role. With only 26 private villas, The Nautilus fosters a highly personal and intimate atmosphere. Unlike larger resorts, it gives guests complete control over their time, whether they choose a moonlit yoga session or prefer to relax and watch the waves. Moreover, the luxury resort takes a freedom-first approach to wellness, where every choice begins with the individual.

Ultimately, the June Wellness Awakening doesn’t set a path, it invites guests to create their own. Whether they dive into yoga and tea rituals or simply enjoy moments of stillness by the sea, they’ll find a space that encourages well-being on their terms.

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