Maldives

To acquire Overflight and Landing permits for Maldives, specific details are required.

  • Provide a comprehensive flight schedule.
  • Include the entry and exit points along with the ATC flight plan.
  • Submit colored copies of crew licenses.
  • Provide copies of crew medical certificates.
  • Include the last simulator training record or last proficiency check report for the crew.
  • Provide details of lead passengers for passenger flights.
  • Include operator billing address, email, telephone number, and fax number.

Maldives Airport List

Geographical and Administrative Data for Aerodromes

Geographical Location: Male Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE) is located on Hulhule Island in the Maldives.

Airport Communications:
( Control Tower: 118.100 MHz, Area Control Center: 121.900 MHz, ATIS: 126.400 MHz, Area Approach: 127.900 MHz )

  • IATA Airport Code: MLE
  • ICAO Airport Code: VRMM
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Latitude: 4.1926° N
  • Longitude: 73.5291° E
  • Elevation: 6 feet
  • Customs: Operational 24 hours
  • Immigration: Operational 24 hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+5
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 18/36

Crew Hotel Available In Male

Crew visas are issued upon arrival on gendec and it will be usually valid for a 30 days.

  • Ada Aran Prestige Vadhoo
  • Ada Aran Select Hudhuranfushi 
  • Bandos Island Resort 
  • Embudu Village
  • Four Seasons Maldives 

Ground Handling Services Offered by Airways Flight Support

  • Airline Diversion Management
  • Ambulance Flights
  • Cargo Charter Flights
  • Fuel Stop Flights
  • Ferry Delivery Flights
  • Humanitarian Relief Flights
  • Helicopter Flights
  • Passenger Flights – Part 91 & Part 135

Geographical and Administrative Data for Aerodromes

Geographical Location: Gan International Airport (GAN) is located on the island of Gan in the Maldives.

Airport Communications: (Gan Island Ground: 121.600 MHz, Control Tower: 119.10 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: GAN
  • ICAO Airport Code: VRMG
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Latitude: 0.6925° S
  • Longitude: 73.1556° E
  • Elevation: 6 feet
  • Customs: Operational 24 hours
  • Immigration: Operational 24 hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+5
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 10/28

Crew Hotel Available In Male

Crew visas are issued upon arrival on gendec and it will be usually valid for a 30 days.

  • Equator Village
  • Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives
  • Reveries Diving Village
  • Isvara Guest House
  • TME Retreats Dhigurah
  • Six Senses Laamu

Airways Flight Support Offers the Following Ground Handling Services

  • Airline Diversion Management
  • Ambulance Flights
  • Cargo Charter Flights
  • Fuel Stop Flights
  • Ferry Delivery Flights
  • Humanitarian Relief Flights
  • Helicopter Flights
  • Passenger Flights – Part 91 & Part 135

Geographical and Administrative Data for Aerodromes

Geographical Location: Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM) is located on the island of Maamigili in the Maldives.

Airport Communications: (Maamigli ATIS: 125.600 MHz, Maamigli Ground: 118.9000 MHz, Control Tower: 118.900 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: VAM
  • ICAO Airport Code: VRMV
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Latitude: 3.4692° N
  • Longitude: 72.8356° E
  • Elevation: 3 feet
  • Customs: Operational 24 hours
  • Immigration: Operational 24 hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+5
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 16/34

Crew Hotel Available In Male

Crew visas are issued upon arrival on gendec and it will be usually valid for a 30 days.

  • Amra Palace Laamu
  • Reveries Diving Village
  • Viceroy Maldives
  • Six Senses Laamu
  • Lagoon Villa
  • Nautilus One

Airways Flight Support Offers the Following Ground Handling Services

  • Airline Diversion Management
  • Ambulance Flights
  • Cargo Charter Flights
  • Fuel Stop Flights
  • Ferry Delivery Flights
  • Humanitarian Relief Flights
  • Helicopter Flights
  • Passenger Flights – Part 91 & Part 135

Geographical and Administrative Data for Aerodromes

Geographical Location: Hanimaadhoo International Airport (HAQ) is situated on the island of Hanimaadhoo in the Maldives.

Airport Communications: (Control Tower: 118.500 MHz)

  • IATA Airport Code: HAQ
  • ICAO Airport Code: VRMH
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Latitude: 6.7458° N
  • Longitude: 73.1708° E
  • Elevation: 5 feet
  • Customs: Operational 24 hours
  • Immigration: Operational 24 hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+5
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 18/36
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Crew Hotel Available In Male

Crew visas are issued upon arrival on gendec and it will be usually valid for a 30 days.

  • Barefoot Eco Hotel
  • Koimala Hotel
  • Malahini Kuda Bandos
  • Madi Finolhu Guesthouse
  • Sunset Beach Maldives
  • Haajy Guest House

Airways Flight Support Offers the Following Ground Handling Services

  • Airline Diversion Management
  • Ambulance Flights
  • Cargo Charter Flights
  • Fuel Stop Flights
  • Ferry Delivery Flights
  • Humanitarian Relief Flights
  • Helicopter Flights
  • Passenger Flights – Part 91 & Part 135

Geographical and Administrative Data for Aerodromes

Geographical Location: Maafaru International Airport (NMF) is situated on the island of Maafaru in the Maldives.

Airport Communications: ( Control Tower: 118.100 MHz, Area Control Center: 121.900 MHz, ATIS: 126.400 MHz, Area Approach: 127.900 MHz )

  • IATA Airport Code: NMF
  • ICAO Airport Code: VRMF
  • Airport Type: Civil
  • Airport Hours: Operational 24 hours
  • Control Tower: 118.100 MHz
  • Latitude: 5.2728° N
  • Longitude: 73.4075° E
  • Elevation: 5 feet
  • Customs: Operational 24 hours
  • Immigration: Operational 24 hours
  • Time Zone: UTC+5
  • Operating Hours: 24 hours
  • Runway: 16/34

Crew Hotel Available In Male

Crew visas are issued upon arrival on gendec and it will be usually valid for a 30 days.

  • The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
  • Komandoo Maldives Island Resort
  • Kudadoo Maldives Private Island
  • Summer Island Maldives
  • Finolhu
  • Dharavandhoo Stay

Airways Flight Support Offers the Following Ground Handling Services

  • Airline Diversion Management
  • Ambulance Flights
  • Cargo Charter Flights
  • Fuel Stop Flights
  • Ferry Delivery Flights
  • Humanitarian Relief Flights
  • Helicopter Flights
  • Passenger Flights – Part 91 & Part 135

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July 9, 2025

Queries from Flight Dispatchers

Typical inquiries from flight dispatchers regarding Overflight & Landing in Maldives.

Required Aircraft Documentation
  • Air Operating Certificate (Private Aircraft Exempt)
  • Airworthiness Certificate
  • Insurance Documentation
  • Noise Compliance Certificate
  • Aircraft Registration Documentation
  • According to the Maldives Civil Aviation Authority, there are No processing fees applied for the issuance of Maldives Overflight Permit. 
  • The Maldives CAA will issue an air navigation bill directly to the Airline/Operator through “IATA”.

The validity period for the overflight permit extends for more than 72 hours from the initially requested schedule.

  • The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority operates during weekdays from 0800 am to 1600 pm local time. 
  • Weekends, which include Saturday and Sunday, are observed as off days.
  • Charter and Private Operator Services

  1. Overflight Permits

  2. Cargo Flight Overfly Permits

  3. Commercial Airlines

  • Commercial Airlines

  1. Monthly Block Permits

  2. Seasonal Block Overflight Permits

  3. Overfly Country Navigation Settlement

  • Business Jets and Airliners Services

  1. Landing Permits

  2. Airport Parking Slot Arrangement

  • The Maldives Civil Aviation Authority (MCAA) manages aviation affairs in Maldives.
  • The postal address for the authority is: 11th floor, Velaanaage Ameeru Ahmed Magu, Male’ 20096, Maldives.
  • The airspace of Maldives is covered by one Flight Information Region (FIR).
  • Maldives FIR ICAO Code is “VRMF”.
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