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Le Maldives are a tropical paradise located in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka. This small island country consists of more than 1,000 atolls coral reefs, which offer white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and rich marine life. With an area of only 298 square kilometers, the Maldives is also one of the lowest lying countries in the world, with most of the land less than a meter above sea level.

The capital of the Maldives is. Malé, a densely populated island and vibrant cultural and economic center of the country. Other islands popular with visitors include for example. Maafushi, an accessible island with a wide range of tourist facilities, and Hulhumalé, an ever-expanding man-made island with pristine beaches and modern accommodations.

Indeed, the Maldives are famous for their underwater activities, with some of the best dive sites in the world. Visitors can explore coral reefs vibrating, sighting whale sharks e sea turtles, and dive into clear waters that offer exceptional visibility.

Major airlines operating in the Maldives include. Maldivian, the country's national airline, and BeOnd, the new all-business airline, in addition to the many international airlines offering direct flights to theMalé International Airport (MLE).

With a population of approx. 530,000 people, the Maldives welcomes every year hundreds by thousands of international visitors, attracted by their natural beauty, turquoise waters and tropical tranquility. In addition, luxury hotels on the waters and idyllic beaches make the Maldives a dream destination for those seeking an exotic and relaxing getaway.

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On your way to the Maldives? Find out if your airline has already moved to the new terminal 1 (ITA and Neos are already there)

On your way to the Maldives? Find out if your airline has already moved to the new terminal 1 (ITA and Neos are already there)

2 by Matteo Legnani - 3 months ago
Upgrade for Neos passengers in the Maldives: it is the first Italian airline to use the new terminal in Malé

Upgrade for Neos passengers in the Maldives: it is the first Italian airline to use the new terminal in Malé

2 by Matteo Legnani - 3 months ago
Marriott brings Autograph Collection to Maldives with new The Halcyon Private Isles

Marriott brings Autograph Collection to Maldives with new The Halcyon Private Isles

2 by Alberto Pastore - 4 months ago

Reviews

OTHER CONTENT

Readers' review: the Conrad Rangali Maldives. "The steal of the century, but even if you use points everything else is (too) expensive."
Readers' review: the Conrad Rangali Maldives. "The steal of the century, but even if you use points everything else is (too) expensive."
Another round, another ride, another reader's review. Today Giuseppe - whom we thank - takes us to the Maldives, to the Hilton...
April 27, 2024
8 min by Mattia Porcu - 2 years ago
  • Hilton Honors
  • Success stories
Reviews
We flew aboard BeOnd, the airline that will start flying "all business" between Milan and the Maldives: our review
We flew aboard BeOnd, the airline that will start flying "all business" between Milan and the Maldives: our review
Since late last November, BeOnd's Airbus A319 has been plying the skies between Europe, Saudi Arabia and the Maldives. It...
April 14, 2024
9 min by Matteo Legnani - 2 years ago
Reviews
Trolley service as in the 1960s: how nice to fly sitting on the throne of Austrian
Trolley service as in the 1960s: how nice to fly sitting on the throne of Austrian
Having never traveled with Austrian before, after going out in super economy I tried hard to...
January 16, 2023
9 min by theflyer - 3 years ago
Reviews
Review Hilton Amingiri Resort & Spa in the Maldives, free at Christmas thanks to points
Review Hilton Amingiri Resort & Spa in the Maldives, free at Christmas thanks to points
The Maldives is one of the most expensive destinations in the world, few places can compete, from memory I can think of...
January 7, 2023
11 min by theflyer - 3 years ago
  • sleep with points
  • Hilton Honors
  • Success stories
Reviews
If you are leaving from the Maldives, this is the only VIP lounge you will find: review Leeli lounge
If you are leaving from the Maldives, this is the only VIP lounge you will find: review Leeli lounge
Malé International Airport is an open-air construction site, not that it's a problem around here, but the...
December 28, 2022
2 min by theflyer - 3 years ago
Reviews

OTHER CONTENT

On your way to the Maldives? Find out if your airline has already moved to the new terminal 1 (ITA and Neos are already there)
On your way to the Maldives? Find out if your airline has already moved to the new terminal 1 (ITA and Neos are already there)
Only a couple of months ago there were just a handful of airlines using the new Terminal 1 at the airport...
December 21, 2025
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 3 months ago
News
Upgrade for Neos passengers in the Maldives: it is the first Italian airline to use the new terminal in Malé
Upgrade for Neos passengers in the Maldives: it is the first Italian airline to use the new terminal in Malé
Neos is the first Italian airline to use the new Terminal 1 at Malè Airport in the Maldives. The first Dreamliner...
December 10, 2025
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 3 months ago
News
Marriott brings Autograph Collection to Maldives with new The Halcyon Private Isles
Marriott brings Autograph Collection to Maldives with new The Halcyon Private Isles
The Autograph Collection Hotels brand, part of the Marriott International group, signs its first resort in the Maldives with the new...
November 17, 2025
2 min by Alberto Pastore - 4 months ago
  • new openings
News
BeOnd changes course: from Malpensa now flies all-Business to the Red Sea (Saudi shore)
BeOnd changes course: from Malpensa now flies all-Business to the Red Sea (Saudi shore)
BeOnd's winter season opens with big news, at least in terms of the flights that the carrier...
November 13, 2025
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 4 months ago
  • New Routes
News
Have you booked for the Maldives? Here's why you'll (still) use the ugly old terminal in Malé
Have you booked for the Maldives? Here's why you'll (still) use the ugly old terminal in Malé
July saw the opening of the new Terminal 1 at Velana International Airport, the Maldives' international airport. It was to mark...
October 13, 2025
2 min by Alberto Pastore - 5 months ago
News
Maldives gets decade-awaited upgrade: new passenger terminal opens (finally) on July 26
Maldives gets decade-awaited upgrade: new passenger terminal opens (finally) on July 26
The countdown started last June 21 and will end on the morning of July 26, when the...
July 17, 2025
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 8 months ago
  • terminal
  • velana international airport
News
Air France returns to Maldives, but going there with points currently costs too much
Air France returns to Maldives, but going there with points currently costs too much
Air France is not among the regular airlines in the Maldives. While many European carriers (including ITA Airways, Austrian Airlines,...
May 23, 2025
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 10 months ago
  • Flying Blue
  • New Routes
News
Fancy the Maldives? Marriott reopens W Maldives: rates start at 80,500 Bonvoy points per night
Fancy the Maldives? Marriott reopens W Maldives: rates start at 80,500 Bonvoy points per night
Dreaming of vacationing in the Maldives? The perfect time may have come: Marriott has announced the reopening of the W...
March 16, 2025
2 min by Mattia Porcu - 12 months ago
  • Bonvoy
News
JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort: the new luxury gem in the Maldives is bookable with very few Bonvoy points
JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort: the new luxury gem in the Maldives is bookable with very few Bonvoy points
The JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort is the new luxury destination that combines modern design, relaxing spaces and...
February 6, 2025
3 min by theflyer - 1 year ago
  • new openings
News
BeOnd, CEO speaks: 'Problems solved, we will be more punctual'. Milan-Malé is above expectations and announces 3 flight
BeOnd, CEO speaks: 'Problems solved, we will be more punctual'. Milan-Malé is above expectations and announces 3 flight
Cancellations and delays of up to hours, with just a handful of flights from Milan to Malé taking off on time in the...
February 1, 2025
3 min by Matteo Legnani - 1 year ago
  • interview of the week
News
Cancelled flights, hours-long delays. Milan-Maldive, BeOnd's last two months are a gallery of horrors
Cancelled flights, hours-long delays. Milan-Maldive, BeOnd's last two months are a gallery of horrors
A tunnel of horrors. That's what it looks like, in terms of flight regularity and punctuality, if on Flightradar...
December 29, 2024
4 min by Matteo Legnani - 1 year ago
  • A319
  • A321
  • all-business
News
ITA Airways, the surprise announcement: the Alitalia brand resurfaces. Where we will find it
ITA Airways, the surprise announcement: the Alitalia brand resurfaces. Where we will find it
For the first time, the entire ITA Airways staff made a stop in Milan. The occasion? The inauguration of the new (and...
September 27, 2024
3 min by Matteo Legnani - 1 year ago
  • Alitalia
  • milan
News
BeOnd lands in Malpensa in 10 days: with favorable euro-dollar exchange rate, prices at lows
BeOnd lands in Malpensa in 10 days: with favorable euro-dollar exchange rate, prices at lows
Less than ten days to the debut at Milan Malpensa of BeOnd, the all-business Emirates-Maldivian airline that from July 3 will connect the...
June 23, 2024
2 min by Matteo Legnani - 2 years ago
  • A319
  • all-business
News
Staying in the Maldives with points: 5 things you need to know
Staying in the Maldives with points: 5 things you need to know
After we gave space to the story of Joseph and his stay at the Conrad Rangali in the Maldives, as well as...
May 14, 2024
2 min by theflyer - 2 years ago
  • sleep with points
Guides
Readers' review: the Conrad Rangali Maldives. "The steal of the century, but even if you use points everything else is (too) expensive."
Readers' review: the Conrad Rangali Maldives. "The steal of the century, but even if you use points everything else is (too) expensive."
Another round, another ride, another reader's review. Today Giuseppe - whom we thank - takes us to the Maldives, to the Hilton...
April 27, 2024
8 min by Mattia Porcu - 2 years ago
  • Hilton Honors
  • Success stories
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