Earlier, the first departure of the service from Velana International Airport was marked with a commemorative photo moment with the first passenger to check in from Malé.
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Maldivian has welcomed the first arrival of its direct flight from Dhaka to Malé, marking the official start of the airline's relaunched Malé–Dhaka service and restoring a key air link between the Maldives and Bangladesh following strong demand from local travellers and the country's expatriate community.
The flight arrived at Velana International Airport this morning, where passengers were welcomed with flowers at the arrival area to commemorate the milestone and celebrate the strengthening of travel links between the two countries.
Earlier, the first departure of the service from Velana International Airport was marked with a commemorative photo moment with the first passenger to check in from Malé. Passengers travelling on the inaugural service on both sectors were also part of a small onboard celebration as cabin crew marked the milestone with a cake cutting.
The resumption of the Malé–Dhaka service comes at a key travel period towards the end of Ramadan, supporting the travel plans of many passengers ahead of Eid al-Fitr, including members of the Bangladeshi expatriate community living and working in the Maldives returning home for the holiday.
Beyond the seasonal peak, the service is also intended to support year-round travel between the two destinations. Dhaka remains an important destination for local travellers for business, short visits and regional connections, while the route also serves the travel needs of a significant expatriate population living and working in the Maldives.
The service operates twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. Flight timings are scheduled to provide early morning arrivals into both Dhaka and Malé, offering passengers convenient onward connectivity whether continuing their travels across Bangladesh and the wider region, or arriving into the Maldives ready to begin their stay. This makes the service particularly well-suited for the growing number of tourists choosing the Maldives as a destination, as well as for the expatriate community travelling between the two countries.
Tickets for the Malé–Dhaka service can be booked through the Maldivian website, the Maldivian Mobile Application, by emailing [email protected], by contacting the Maldivian Call Centre on 1671, or through leading online travel agencies. Passengers in Bangladesh may also contact Maldivian’s General Sales Agent, Galaxy Aviation Ltd, for reservations and sales assistance via +8802 222 291468, +8802 222 287679, or by email at [email protected]
