SriLankan Airlines launches operations at Terminal 1, Velana International Airport

SriLankan Airlines launches operations at Terminal 1, Velana International Airport

SriLankan Airlines officially transitioned its operations to Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport, Malé, effective 17 December 2025. To commemorate the move, Maldives Airports Company Ltd (MACL) hosted a ceremonial welcome for passengers arriving on UL101 at Terminal 1, as well as those departing from Terminal 1 on UL102. The event was attended by His Excellency Mohamed Rizvi Hassen, Sri Lanka High Commissioner to the Maldives, as Chief Guest, alongside senior officials from MACL and SriLankan Airlines. Operating three daily flights to Male via its Colombo hub, SriLankan Airlines connects passengers to a global network of 117 destinations across 59 countries.

2The state-of-the-art facilities at Terminal 1 are set to enhance passenger comfort, promote seamless travel, and further support the growth of tourism to the Maldives, strengthening tourism and connectivity between the countries.

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