Malé Airport - Private Jet Charter & Helicopter by Private Jet

Overview summary

Malé Airport is the main international airport for the Maldives and is on the island of Hulhulé. The airport's official name is Velana International Airport. It was previously known as Ibrahim Nasir International Airport and Hulhulé Airport.

For private jet charter or helicopter flights from Malé Airport call PrivateFly on +44 20 7100 6960 (24 hours).

History | Watch approach video | Your views | Location | Facts Flight Prices

Malé Airport Private Jet Charter Prices

  • Instant estimate private jet prices for Malé
  • Compare the jet charter market
  • Live availability for private aircraft
  • Live prices within minutes
  • 24/7 customer service and jet charter advice
  • All aircraft accredited for safety
  • Advice on flying to and from Paris airports
  • VIP service as standard

Find an price for Malé Airport private jet charter on any route using our Quick Quote cost calculator

Malé Airport History

A landing strip was built on the (then inhabited) island of Hulhulé in 1964, and the first aircraft to land was a Royal New Zealand Airforce transport flight. Between 1964 and 1966 the airport was developed by a workforce of 2250 Maldive volunteers. The nearby island of Gadhoo was connected to Hulhulé, before the airport was officially opened by the President of the Maldives Ibrahim Nasir in 1966.

The airport expanded steadily, and in 1996 a new terminal was opened.

The airport was renamed in 2011 after the second President of the Maldives, Ibrahim Nasir who was influential in the development of the airport in the 1960s. In 2017 the official name was changed again, to Velana International Airport.

Landing at Malé Airport

Your views on Malé Airport

In our recent "Favourite Airport Approaches" poll you said:
"It is an Island Airport, on its own island..The airport is surrounded by deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees..."
"approaching over the Maldivian Atolls where you often see turtles and dolphins on approach."

Malé Airport Location

Set on the island of Hulhulé, the airport is connected to the nearby island of Gadhoo; and a 10 minute boat ride from the capital island of the Maldives Malé.

Malé Airport Facts

Opening hours: available on request - please call for details
Airport Codes: MLE / VRMM
Elevation: 6 feet
Malé Airport has a runway length of 3200 metres (10499 feet). The runway length is suitable for all aircraft types from small propeller aircraft to large airliners.

Private Jet Charter Prices - Malé Airport

Find private flight prices online for private jet charter to or from Malé Airport with our private jet cost calculator.

For a personalised quote or further information please contact us or call +44 20 7100 6960 (24 hours).

CEB43183-DB08-4A87-B172-4A22C4C43BAB
    Find nearest
    0F06A932-A90E-4F48-9250-8CAB6264ED55
    CEB43183-DB08-4A87-B172-4A22C4C43BAB
      Find nearest
      A2C3CC8C-818C-41CD-88F5-8BCEE2AAB983
      A2C3CC8C-818C-41CD-88F5-8BCEE2AAB983
      • 00:00
      • 00:30
      • 01:00
      • 01:30
      • 02:00
      • 02:30
      • 03:00
      • 03:30
      • 04:00
      • 04:30
      • 05:00
      • 05:30
      • 06:00
      • 06:30
      • 07:00
      • 07:30
      • 08:00
      • 08:30
      • 09:00
      • 09:30
      • 10:00
      • 10:30
      • 11:00
      • 11:30
      • 12:00
      • 12:30
      • 13:00
      • 13:30
      • 14:00
      • 14:30
      • 15:00
      • 15:30
      • 16:00
      • 16:30
      • 17:00
      • 17:30
      • 18:00
      • 18:30
      • 19:00
      • 19:30
      • 20:00
      • 20:30
      • 21:00
      • 21:30
      • 22:00
      • 22:30
      • 23:00
      • 23:30
      Sustainability

      PrivateFly is committed to a long term sustainability program, dedicated to going far beyond just carbon offsetting.

      Read More
      Our Group

      PrivateFly is a sister company to Flexjet, which provides shared ownership and programmes for experienced private aviation users who fly 50+ hours per year

      Visit The Website
      Speak to our flight team 24/7
      Connect With Us
      Our Websites
      Back to top