Gulf Air begins operations at VIA Terminal 1

The move of Gulf Air to VIA terminal 1 marks a new milestone in the airport’s expanding international operations.

MACL

MACL

Velana International Airport has officially welcomed Gulf Air to Terminal 1 with a ceremonial water salute, marking a new milestone in the airport’s expanding international operations.

Passengers arriving on the inaugural Gulf Air flight to Terminal 1 were warmly received by Chairperson of Visit Maldives Abdulla Giyaas, Deputy Managing Director of Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) Mujthaba Latheef, Airport Manager of Gulf Air Mohamed Arshadh Mohamed Navaas, and members of MACL’s senior management.

Gulf Air’s relocation to Terminal 1 comes as part of a broader trend, with an increasing number of international airlines shifting their operations to the new terminal. 

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