Male Velana International Airport (IATA code: MLE, ICAO: VRMM)
The main international airport in the Maldives is the Male Velana International Airport. It is situated on Hulhule Island in the North Male Atoll, near the capital, Male. Tourists enter the Maldives through this airport, which is the main gateway. Right now, the airport is only functional internationally. Many major airports are interconnected with Male International Airport.
The departure gates are located on the left side of the arrival gate. There are four departure gates named by numbers starting from 1 to 4. You must enter here with your passport, undergo the security screening, and finish the baggage scanners.
Again, there is the airline check-in counter. After you pass through the scanners, you won't be able to come out from the departure terminal. So, remember to double-check whether you have all your things with you before crossing it. After finishing the check-in at the airline counter, you must go to the electronic staircase or lift on the 1st floor. Here, you will see the boarding gate.
Facilities and services you will get in the airports are an ATM, Free Wi-Fi, a Pharmacy, a Luggage store, a Lounge, a SIM card, an Information desk, a Food Court, a Tourist police, a Prayer room, a smoking area, a layover hotel.