Here are the Airlines Currently Operating Flights to the Maldives

Are there flights from your country to the Maldives? The tropical holiday destination is open to all international travellers with no restrictions. All you need is a negative PCR test and you’re ready to holiday!

Alternatively, if you got your final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine 14 days before your arrival in the country, you don’t need a PCR test.

It’s fair to say the island nation is ‘connected to the world’ as almost 30 airlines are currently flying to the Maldives. Moreover, travellers from India have the option to travel even cheaper with the budget airlines operating flights to the island archipelago.

Here are all the airlines currently operating flights to the Maldives:

Aeroflot: Operating direct flights from Russia to the Maldives
Air Astana: Operating direct flights from Almaty to the Maldives
Air Vistara: Non-stop flights between Mumbai and the Maldives
Austrian Airlines: Operates regular flights to the Maldives
Air France: Operates regular flights to the Maldives
Air India: Operates direct flights from Trivandrum, Bangalore, and New Delhi
Azur Air Russia: Regular flights between Velana International Airport and Vnukovo International Airport
Azur Air Ukraine: Operates Charter flights to the Maldives
British Airways: Flights between the Maldives and London Heathrow
Condor: Regular flights between Germany and Maldives
Edelweiss: Direct flights from Zurich to the Maldives
Emirates: Currently operates 28 weekly flights to the Maldives
Etihad Airways: Operates regular flights to the Maldives
FlyDubai: Regular cheap flights to the Maldives
GoAir: Regular Cheap flights to the Maldives

Other airlines operating regular flights to the Maldives:

Gulf Air
Gullivair
IndiGo
LOT Polish Airlines
Lufthansa
Qatar Airways
SCAT Airlines
Silk Air
Singapore Airlines
Spicejet
SriLankan Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Ukraine Int’l Airlines
Uzbekistan Airways

According to the latest stats, the highest number of passengers arrived in the Maldives from Emirates. More airlines are expected to resume their operations to the Maldives as the COVID-19 restrictions around the globe eases. Most recently, Iberia announced to start flights to the Maldives in July.

Feature image by Velana International Airport via Twitter

The Maldives has reached a historic milestone by welcoming its 2 millionth tourist in 2024. This achievement highlights the country’s status as a top global travel destination. For the first time, the Maldives has hit such a high number of visitors in a single year, marking a major moment for its tourism industry.

Celebrating the Arrival

Astrid Dirnegger, an Austrian national, arrived at Velana International Airport on December 26th with her husband and two children. Airport officials, including Minister of Tourism Ibrahim Faisal and representatives from the Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), warmly welcomed the family. To celebrate the milestone, the Dirnegger family received a special six-day stay at the luxurious SAii Lagoon Maldives. The family will enjoy the resort’s beauty and world-class amenities during their stay.

A Strong Year for Tourism

The Maldives set a goal to welcome 2 million tourists in 2024, and the country has now surpassed this target. The achievement also highlights the country’s growing popularity among international travelers. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the Maldives has seen a nine percent increase in tourist arrivals compared to the previous year. This steady growth further solidifies the country’s position as a leading destination for luxury, relaxation, and adventure.

Tourism officials have worked hard to attract visitors from around the world, and the Maldives continues to draw travelers with its pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and exclusive resorts. The country also emphasizes sustainable tourism, which helps protect its natural beauty for future generations.

Looking ahead, the Maldives has set its sights on 2.2 million tourist arrivals for 2025. With ongoing infrastructure projects, such as the expansion of Velana International Airport, the Maldives is prepared to support this growth. The tourism industry is poised for another successful year, building on the momentum of 2024.

Here are the Airlines Currently Operating Flights to the Maldives

Here are all the airlines currently operating flights to the Maldives:

Other airlines operating regular flights to the Maldives:

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