Maldivian Launches Special Flights to Kuala Lumpur for April

Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, has announced the launch of special direct flights between Velana International Airport (VIA) in Malé and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 

These flights are scheduled for 27, 29, and 30 April this year, and will be operated by Maldivian’s fleet of both narrow-body Airbus A320 and wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft.

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We are thrilled to announce special direct flights between Malé and Kuala Lumpur! Enjoy seamless travel between Maldives & Malaysia. 🇲🇻 🔁🇲🇾

Seats are limited — book now! ✈️#MaldivianAero #MaleToKL #DirectFlights pic.twitter.com/YtlBe4thio— MaldivianAero (@MaldivianAero) April 10, 2025

Maldivian highlighted that these flights are expected to accommodate the rising number of Malaysian tourists visiting the Maldives. According to statistics from the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, over 19,000 Malaysian tourists visited the Maldives in the previous year.

The airline has also recently begun flights to three major cities in China—Chengdu, Beijing, and Shanghai—which have received positive feedback. Additionally, Maldivian is preparing to launch flights to Thailand and Europe, utilising its wide-body aircraft.

Tickets for the special Kuala Lumpur flights are now available for purchase. Travellers can book their seats through the airline’s official website or by contacting the 24-hour call centre at 1671.