Major Change to Airport Traffic Flow at VIA Begins Midnight Tonight

Starting from 12:00 midnight tonight, the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) will introduce major changes to the traffic flow at Velana International Airport (VIA), marking a significant shif...

Mohamed Hilmy

24 September 2025, 00:00

According to details released by MACL today, the key adjustment will be the rerouting of vehicle entry. Instead of using a single road for both entry and exit, all incoming vehicles will now be required to access the airport via the outermost road near the seawall. The move, MACL said, is aimed at easing congestion and streamlining passenger drop-offs.

Vehicles dropping off passengers will be directed to the left side of the area currently occupied by taxis. For passengers traveling through Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, vehicles will exit using the road directly in front of the terminals. Meanwhile, vehicles entering from the outer road and heading out of the airport will use the right side of the road in front of the parking area.

MACL noted that these changes are part of wider adjustments linked to the opening of VIA’s new passenger terminal. Officials emphasized that the new traffic arrangement is designed to improve efficiency and passenger experience at the country’s busiest gateway.

The company advised travelers and motorists to familiarize themselves with the new traffic chart ahead of time to avoid confusion and delays when the system comes into effect at midnight.

Major Change to Airport Traffic Flow at VIA Begins Midnight Tonight

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