Maldives Airport Guide

Male International Airport is the biggest Maldives airport and is currently the only one that handles international Maldives flights. Operated by Maldives Airports Company Limited, Male International Airport is located in the North Male Atoll. Maldives’ international airport is served by several international airlines as well as few charter operators, and is a hub for the national airline, Maldivian. The Male International Airport employs nearly 1,000 staff members and handles more than 2 million passengers annually.

Address: Maldives Airports Company Ltd. Male International Airport Hulhule - 22000

Website: Male International Airport’s official website is an incredible guide that features information on a variety of travel-related aspects. The website, www.airports.com.mv, provides information on airport facilities and flight schedule. It is indeed an excellent guide for all those who wish to get a glimpse of the popular Maldives tourism.

Time Zone: +5:00 hours from UTC/GMT

Terminal Information: Male International Airport features one terminal that features all basic facilities. The airport authority plans to expand the existing terminal and built up a new one in coming few years.

Car Hire: Cars on hire are not available; however taxis do operate in Male.

Car Parking: There is currently no car park facility available at the airport.

Lounges: Maldives’ national carrier, Maldivian operates a spacious 100-seat Finifenmaa Lounge at the airport. The remarkably comfortable lounge is located at the departure hall of the Male' International Airport. Guests at the lounge are served a variety of refreshments and beverages. Corporate travellers are offered wireless internet access as well as access to several computers. Finifenmaa Lounge entertains its patrons by offering access to different magazines, newspapers and TV channels.

Maldives national airline also operates Saimaa Lounge and Moonimaa Lounge at the Male' International Airport.

Food and Beverages: Maldives international airport is an excellent to place to sit and have a quick bite. A number of excellent restaurants and self-service cafeterias are located in different parts of the passenger terminal.

Medical Care: The airport operates a 24 hour health care centre that is equipped with basic medical facilities and is capable of handling first-aid and minor health emergencies. The health centre is located inside the terminal building and is managed by the Ministry of Health. The airport also features a pharmacy that is situated next to the Bank of Maldives. The pharmacy opens during flight hours and offers almost all general medications available in the country.

Shopping: Shopping is a big attraction of Maldives tourism and the international airport explains you just why. The airport features several duty free shops that sell a range of goods like perfumes, liquor, cigarettes, books and stationery, cosmetics, toys and electronics, clothing and confectionery. Duty-free shops are located on the first floor of the airport and are extremely popular with tourists on Maldives tours. Souvenir shops are also located at the international airport that offers jewellery, souvenir items, cigarettes and gift items. A floral boutique with variety of fresh and long lasting artificial flowers is additionally a part of the Male' International Airport and is particularly popular with travellers on Maldives-bound flights.

Business Facilities: A number of business facilities and services are available for travellers tacking flights to Maldives tours. The airport allows access to e-mail and internet to its corporate travellers.

Airport Hotels: The Hulhule Island Hotel is located on Hulhule Island and is just few minutes walk from the international airport. The airport features more than 100 guestrooms and has all contemporary amenities and facilities that are offered to a range of guests.

Money, Banking, Postal and Telecommunications: Travellers can get their currencies exchanged at the Bank of Maldives which is located by the exit of the Arrival Terminal. The commonly used credit cards in Maldives are American Express, Eurocard, MasterCard, Visa and Diners Club. A post office is located near the entrance of the Departure Hall that operates during the flight hours. The Male' International Airport also features cash and credit card phones at the terminal building that can be used to make international and local calls. Internet connections for those who do not have wireless connectivity are available at Dhiraagu Airport Cyber Cafe.

Lost and Found: A lost and found counter is available in the departure lounge.

Facilities for Passengers with Special Needs: Facilities that are available to meet the needs of passengers with special disabilities include the lifts and toilets. Wheelchairs are available for such passengers.

Other facilities: The Male' International Airport has a number of other facilities for the convenience of its passengers. Shower rooms all available for use by passengers. The airport also has a special care unit for expecting mothers and newly born babies. A children’s park area boasting interesting rides and swings is also available. Additionally, the international airport has a prayer room and fully air-conditioned mosque.

(Note: This airport guide is based on information gathered from official airport website on the internet. Southall Travel holds no responsibility for any misrepresentation of facts and will not be in any way liable for any kind of eventuality arising from the use of information given in this guide).