Gan International Airport
Airport Airport
Gan International Airport (Addu Atoll) operates a single passenger terminal serving the southern Maldives. The airport handles scheduled regional flights and resort transfers; the terminal is small and focused on tourism traffic. Arrivals and departures are organised within the same compact building.
Getting to and From Gan International Airport #
Transfers from Gan airport to local resorts and towns are typically by road or boat and are often arranged by hotels.
- Hotel transfers: Most resorts and guesthouses provide pre-arranged transfers - confirm timing before travel.
- Taxis: Local taxi services operate on Addu Atoll for transfers within the atoll.
- Domestic flights/boats: Check connections carefully - schedules can be seasonal and subject to change.
Facilities, Shopping, and Dining at Gan International Airport #
Facilities are small and tourist-oriented: a few cafés, a customs/immigration area, basic retail and ATMs. Expect limited lounge space; Wi‑Fi may be available in the terminal but can be intermittent. Charging points are present but bring adaptors and a power bank for longer waits.
Hotels and Layovers at Gan International Airport #
Gan/Addu Atoll accommodation is mostly resort or guesthouse based; many resorts offer direct transfers from the airport by road or boat. For larger chain bookings, use parent hotel sites to search properties in Addu Atoll. Day rooms are uncommon; plan to stay in a local guesthouse or resort for long layovers.
Tips for Gan International Airport #
- If arriving into Gan (Addu Atoll), confirm your onward resort transfer - boat or domestic flight connections are often pre-arranged by resorts.
- Gan’s facilities are limited compared with Malé; carry essentials (medication, chargers) in your carry-on.
- Customs and immigration are handled in the terminal - have passports and any required visas ready.
Weather & Climate near Gan International Airport #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 25°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2459 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (224 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (152 mm).
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (241 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (189 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (194 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (220 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (285 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (193 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (271 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
