Velana News & Updates

162-room Maldives transit hotel opens for stranded passengers

The new five-star property offers late-arrival travelers an overnight hub just 10 minutes from the a...

Nov 12, 2026 • TravelHost on MSN

Velana Airport reportedly routes restricted aircraft parts to Russian airlines

An aircraft component can cross several borders without changing what it is, but each transfer can m...

Sep 03, 2026 • Aerospace and Mechanical Insider on MSN

Velana Colón Is a Mama on a Mission to Change the Way Kids Hydrate

Velana Colón and her founding partner, Savannah James, are mamas on a mission to give kids a better...

Jun 11, 2018 • CafeMom

Malé Velana Airport records 8.3m pax in 2025, up 7%

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Jan 25, 2026 • Centreforaviation.com

New Malé Velana International Airport terminal to commence operations before Oct-2025

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Feb 09, 2025 • Centreforaviation.com

Velana International Airport opens new runway

Velana International Airport opened its new runway on Tuesday. The new runway was developed by a Chi...

Sep 19, 2018 • 中国日报网

War of Velana

Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Tactical, Adventure, Indie Loreweaver Creat...

Oct 19, 2026 • Kotaku

Afcom sets Historic Benchmark in Transshipment at Velana International Airport

Afcom Holdings Limited is proud to announce a historic achievement at Velana International Airport (...

Aug 11, 2025 • The Tribune

Velana International Airport

Abu Dhabi fund has now issued total loans of $90 million for the modernisation and expansion of the ...

Oct 18, 2017 • Arabian Business

Bandara Velana di Maladewa, Sederhana tetapi...

MALE, KOMPAS.com - Bandara Internasional Velana (kode IATA: MLE, kode ICAO: VRMM) di Maldives atau M...

Jul 22, 2017 • Kompas

Chinese-built airport project helps Maldives tourism take off

As planes from around the world land smoothly at Velana International Airport in the Maldives, worke...

May 05, 2024 • Global Times

Aman eröffnet erstes Hotel auf den Malediven mit eigener Wellness-Insel

Amanolu im Vaavu-Atoll bietet nur 52 Zimmer. Zusätzlich entstehen 16 private Residenzen, jede mit e...

Sep 24, 2026 • Euronews Deutsch on MSN

Malé Velana International Airport to open new terminal by Dec-2024

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Sep 30, 2024 • Centreforaviation.com

New Malé Velana International Airport terminal opening delayed until mid 2025

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Nov 27, 2024 • Centreforaviation.com

AFCOM Holdings logs highest-ever transhipment cargo in Maldives

https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/logistics/afcom-holdings-logs-highest-ever-transhipment...

Aug 11, 2025 • Business Line

Velana Adventures: Chapter I

All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Velana Adventures: Chapter I A short Tactical RPG advent...

Mar 12, 2025 • Kotaku

UAE flights: Flydubai aircraft damaged in accident at Maldives airport

A flydubai aircraft was damaged during an accident at the Velana International Airport (MLE) in the ...

Dec 04, 2025 • MSN

Velana Airport records highest-ever monthly transshipment cargo in July

Sea-to-air cargo reached a record monthly volume, while the airport expanded its multimodal network ...

Aug 07, 2026 • STAT Times

SriLankan Airlines Launches Operations at Terminal 1, Velana International Airport

SriLankan Airlines officially transitioned its operations to Terminal 1 at Velana International Airp...

Dec 22, 2025 • Travel News

SriLankan Airlines expands reach with Maldivian interline partnership

Sri Lanka, July 30 -- SriLankan Airlines has strengthened its regional connectivity through a new in...

Jul 30, 2026 • Daily News on MSN

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development elevates Maldives aviation with Velana Airport

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) participated in the inauguration of the Velana International A...

Jul 26, 2025 • Zawya

UAE's ADFD allocates $50mln for Velana International Airport in Maldives

WAM (Emirates News Agency) October 18, 2017 RELATED TOPICS UAE FINANCIAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION ABU D...

Oct 18, 2017 • Zawya

Amerika i Rusija: Prvi snimak Pola Velana, bivšeg američkog marinca, iz kaznene kolonije

Pol Velan, bivši američki marinac, optužen u Rusiji zbog špijunaže, koji često sebe naziva pol...

Aug 29, 2023 • BBC

AUA-Passagiere plötzlich mit Geschenken überrascht

Seit 30 Jahren fliegen die Austrian Airlines auf die Malediven – am Flughafen Velana wurde das mit...

Mar 30, 2026 • MSN

PM Modi's Maldives Visit Balances Optics & Outcomes Amid Attempt To Reset Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome at Velana International Airport in Male on Frid...

Jul 25, 2025 • Free Press Journal on MSN

ADFD advances Maldives aviation sector through the Inauguration of Velana International Airport project

Abu Dhabi, UAE – Aligned with its commitment to its strategic sustainable development goals, Abu D...

Jul 27, 2025 • Zawya

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi GDS Codes

Beachfront resort with private villas spanning over 3 private islands - 30 min yacht journey from Ve...

Feb 06, 2020 • Travel Weekly

Second airport backed by Abu Dhabi inaugurated in the Maldives with AED 330.5 million investment

The Republic of Maldives and the United Arab Emirates have marked another milestone in a longstandin...

Jul 27, 2025 • MSN

Award of Merit, Airport/Port: Velana International Airport Expansion & Upgrade

Air transportation is critical for economic development in the Maldives, an archipelago country in s...

Dec 13, 2024 • Engineering News-Record

Award of Merit Airport/Port: Seaplane Facilities at Velana International Airport

The seaplane terminal allows tourists arriving in the Maldives to connect to the country’s many re...

Dec 07, 2022 • Engineering News-Record