Private Flights to Maldives Velana International Airport with Prime Jet Services

Arranging a private jet charter to the Maldives through Prime Jet Services places you aboard a carefully selected aircraft, arriving at Velana International Airport (IATA: MLE, ICAO: VRMM) with none of the friction that characterises commercial travel. As the primary international gateway to the Maldives, Velana serves passengers arriving from across Europe, the Middle East and Asia — and Prime Jet Services handles every detail of the journey from first enquiry to touchdown.

Airport Specifications

Velana International Airport sits on Hulhulé Island, just 5 km from the capital, Malé, at an elevation of only 2 metres (6 ft) above sea level — making it one of the lowest-lying airports in the world. The airport handles over 54,000 movements and more than 4.8 million passengers annually, operating across three terminals: the International Terminal, the Domestic Terminal and the Seaplane Terminal.

• IATA: MLE
• ICAO: VRMM
• Runway 1 (asphalt): 3,400 m (11,155 ft)
• Runway 2 (asphalt): 3,200 m (10,449 ft)
• Runway 3 (water): 1,190 m (3,904 ft)
• Runway 4 (water): 1,100 m (3,609 ft)
• Runway 5 (water): 1,000 m (3,281 ft)
• Runway 6 (water): 800 m (2,625 ft)

Flight Times from Velana International Airport

Velana is well-positioned for private charter operations across the Middle East, South and Southeast Asia, and onward to Europe. Indicative flight times from MLE include:

• Maldives to Mumbai: approx. 3 hours 10 minutes
• Maldives to Dubai Al Maktoum: approx. 4 hours
• Maldives to Bangkok: approx. 4 hours 40 minutes
• Maldives to Riyadh: approx. 4 hours 50 minutes
• Maldives to Istanbul: approx. 8 hours 15 minutes
• Maldives to Vienna: approx. 10 hours 5 minutes
• Maldives to Rome: approx. 10 hours 20 minutes
• Maldives to Paris Le Bourget: approx. 10 hours 55 minutes
• Maldives to London Luton: approx. 11 hours 25 minutes

Clients seeking greater flexibility on pricing may also wish to enquire about empty-leg flights on routes through the region.

Charter Services and On-Board Amenities

Flying privately through Prime Jet Services means bypassing commercial queues entirely. Boarding is handled separately, ground transfers are arranged in advance, and the experience from terminal to cruising altitude is seamless. On board, every aircraft in our network is equipped to the standard expected of discerning travellers.

• VIP lounge access at departure
• Separate boarding and dedicated ground transfer to aircraft
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• In-flight catering tailored to your preferences
• Television and multimedia systems
• Private VIP assistance throughout
• Access to conference facilities where required

Ground Transfers and Concierge Arrangements

Prime Jet Services coordinates the full journey, not only the flight. On arrival at Velana, limousine transfers are available on request, removing any need for public transport. Our concierge team can also arrange the following ahead of your trip:

• Luxury car rental
• Hotel booking
• Restaurant reservations

About the Maldives

The Maldives is an archipelago nation comprising 26 atolls spread across 298 square kilometres (115 sq mi) of the Indian Ocean. Tourism became the dominant industry from the 1970s onwards, and the islands are now among the most sought-after destinations in the world for those seeking warm weather, white-sand beaches and exceptional water sports. The surrounding ocean offers world-class diving, recreational fishing and boat excursions, while the resort islands themselves are home to a strong selection of luxury hotels and fine-dining restaurants.

A Brief History of Velana International Airport

The airport traces its origins to 1960, when the first landing strip — constructed from slotted steel sheets — was established on Hulhulé Island. An asphalt runway followed on Malé Island in 1966, subsequently modernised to accommodate the growing tourism industry of the 1970s. The facility operated as Malé International Airport from 1981 to 2011, then as Ibrahim Nasir International Airport from 2011 to 2017, before being renamed Velana International Airport in honour of the family name of former President Ibrahim Nasir.

To arrange a private charter to the Maldives or discuss available aircraft for your dates, contact the Prime Jet Services team directly. We operate around the clock to ensure your itinerary is managed with the precision and discretion the journey deserves.