Maldivian and Air India Partner to Boost Travel Connections

Maldivian and Air India have signed a bilateral agreement to strengthen travel links between the two countries and make it easier for passengers to move across regional and domestic routes.Through t...

Mohamed Hilmy

05 December 2025, 00:00

Maldivian and Air India have signed a bilateral agreement to strengthen travel links between the two countries and make it easier for passengers to move across regional and domestic routes.

Through this partnership, Maldivian will be able to bring in more travellers from Air India’s global network and connect them to flights serving 16 islands beyond Malé. The agreement also allows Maldivian to receive feeder traffic from Delhi and Mumbai on its India routes, giving passengers smoother connections when travelling to or from the Maldives.

Speaking about the deal, Maldivian Managing Director Ibrahim Iyas said the partnership supports the airline’s goal of improving access to the atolls and making onward travel easier for visitors. He noted that Air India’s reach, combined with Maldivian’s domestic network, can help boost both tourism and business travel.

Air India’s Chief Commercial Officer Nipun Aggarwal said the Maldives remains a top holiday choice for Indian travellers, and this interline partnership gives visitors a simple way to explore more of the country’s lesser-known islands. He said combining Air India’s network with Maldivian’s domestic routes allows travellers to plan a full Maldives journey on one itinerary.

Both airlines say the agreement supports broader regional cooperation and aims to improve the overall travel experience through better connectivity and more integrated networks.

Maldivian and Air India Partner to Boost Travel Connections

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