MACL Inaugurates Countdown to VIA Terminal Opening on 60th Independence Day

Mohamed Hilmy

21 June 2025, 00:00

Velana International Airport has officially started the countdown to the opening of its long-awaited new terminal. To mark the occasion, Ibrahim Shareef, Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), launched a special countdown event on 21 June 2025. The countdown will run until 26 July, the day the terminal opens, coinciding with the Maldives’ 60th Independence Day.

The decision to open the terminal on this milestone national day reflects the project’s significance—not only for the airport, but for the nation’s broader goals in connectivity, tourism, and infrastructure development.

Originally signed in 2016, the terminal expansion is one of the most ambitious projects in the country’s history, second only to the Sinamalé Bridge. Over the years, it has come to represent a major step forward in improving the Maldives’ global travel experience.

VIA currently faces severe congestion during peak tourist periods, often stretching its operational capacity. The new terminal is expected to ease these challenges, increase capacity, and offer a smoother, more modern travel experience that aligns with the Maldives' reputation as a world-class destination.

The opening of the terminal is set to be a key moment in the Maldives’ infrastructure journey, marking both progress and pride as the country celebrates six decades of independence.

MACL Inaugurates Countdown to VIA Terminal Opening on 60th Independence Day

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