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Connecting the Islands of the Maldives

Founded

2000

Headquarters

Malé, Maldives

Maldivian, operated by Island Aviation Services Ltd, is the national carrier of the Republic of Maldives. Founded in 2000, the airline provides essential domestic air connectivity across the widely dispersed atolls of the Maldives, serving numerous island destinations that are otherwise accessible only by boat. The airline operates scheduled domestic routes linking Malé with regional airports and seaplane bases throughout the archipelago, playing a critical role in the country's transportation infrastructure and tourism industry. It also operates some regional international routes. As a government-owned carrier, Maldivian serves both local residents who depend on air travel for everyday mobility and international tourists seeking access to remote resort islands. The airline is known for operating in one of the world's most challenging geographical environments.

Hubs & network

Maldivian's primary hub is Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé, with domestic services extending to regional airports across the Maldivian atolls.

Fleet

Maldivian operates a mixed fleet including ATR 72 turboprop aircraft and de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter seaplanes suited to the island environment.

Notable facts

›Maldivian is fully owned by the Government of the Maldives.
›The airline operates under the brand name 'Maldivian' but is legally known as Island Aviation Services Ltd.
›It is one of the few carriers in the world that operates both land-based aircraft and seaplanes as part of its regular network.
›The airline provides a lifeline service to remote atolls where sea transport can be slow and weather-dependent.
›Maldivian has operated international charter and scheduled routes to destinations in the South Asian region.

Official website Wikipedia

This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.

Primary hubs

Velana International AirportMLE · 9 rts Gan International AirportGAN · 3 rts Bandaranaike International Colombo AirportCMB · 2 rts Dharavandhoo AirportDRV · 2 rts Kooddoo AirportGKK · 2 rts Hanimaadhoo International AirportHAQ · 2 rts

Route network map (30 legs)

Leaflet © OpenStreetMap © CARTO

Route network

CMB → GAN320

CMB → MLE320

DAC → MAA320

DRV → HAQDH3 DH2

DRV → MLEDH3 DH2

FVM → MLEDH2

GAN → CMB320

GAN → KDMDH3

GAN → MLEDH3 320

GKK → KDODH2 DH3

GKK → MLEDH2

HAQ → DRVDH3 DH2

HAQ → TRVDH8

KDM → GANDH3

KDM → MLEDH3 DH2

KDO → GKKDH2

KDO → MLEDH2 DH3

MAA → DAC320

MAA → MLE320

MLE → CMB320

MLE → DRVDH3 DH2

MLE → FVMDH2

MLE → GANDH3 320

MLE → GKKDH2

MLE → KDMDH2 DH3

MLE → KDODH2

MLE → MAA320

MLE → TRVDH8 320

TRV → HAQDH8

TRV → MLEDH8 320

Fleet (aircraft types operated)

De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q14 routes Airbus A32012 routes De Havilland Canada DHC-8-300 Dash 812 routes DH84 routes

Encyclopaedia

Maldivian may refer to:Maldivians, the ethnic group inhabiting the historic region of the Maldive Islands comprising what is now officially the Republic of Maldives and the island of Minicoy in Union territory of Lakshadweep, India Maldivian language, the language spoken in the historic region of the Maldive Islands comprising what is now officially the Republic of Maldives and the island of Minicoy in Union territory of Lakshadweep, India Maldivian cuisine Maldivian (airline), the airline division of Island Aviation Services based in Malé, in the Maldives Something of, from, or related to the Republic of Maldives

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