Velana International Airport’s New Terminal 1 Begins Serving Air India
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Velana International Airport’s new Terminal 1 began operations, providing service to India’s national carrier, Air India.
We welcomed Air India to our Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport with a ceremonial water salute. This marks the addition of another airline operating from Terminal 1 as we continue to shift operations to the new terminal. pic.twitter.com/t8O6G98XHM
— Maldives Airports Company Ltd (@MACLmedia) November 1, 2025advertisement
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A special ceremony marked the opening, attended by the Indian High Commissioner to the Maldives, G. Balasubramanian. Air India’s check-in counters at Terminal 1 were officially inaugurated, and passengers on the inaugural flight received gifts. The first group of 132 Air India passengers arriving at Terminal 1 were welcomed with cultural performances.
Air India first commenced flights to the Maldives on 21 February 1976. With the addition of Air India, Terminal 1 now serves a total of 18 airlines.
