Maldivian is the main national airline for the Maldives and is centered on Malé International Airport (MLE), the country’s primary gateway. For travelers, it is the key name to know for scheduled passenger flying within the country, linking Malé with outlying atolls via the Maldives’ network of airports with commercial service, including Gan International Airport (GAN) and domestic airports such as Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ), Kaadedhdhoo Airport (KDM), Kadhdhoo Airport (KDO), Maafaru International Airport (NMF), and Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM).
Two other Maldives-based passenger airlines on the local market are Flyme and Maldivo Airlines. Alongside Maldivian, they are part of the small group of carriers you may encounter when arranging flights around the Maldives, where air connections complement sea transfers and help bridge long distances between atolls.
Main Airlines
The best-known carriers based in Maldives.
All Airlines in Maldives
| Name | IATA | ICAO | Type | Alliance | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flyme (VP) | — | VQI | Passenger | None | 2010 |
| Maldivian | Q2 | — | Passenger | None | 2000 |
| Maldivo Airlines | ML | MAV | Passenger | None | 2018 |
