Airport codes in Maldives
Maldives has 20 airports with an IATA code in the dataset, and 15 of them have a full page here. The busiest is Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé.
| IATA | ICAO | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MLE | VRMM | Velana International Airport | Malé | Large airport |
| GAN | VRMG | Gan International Airport | Gan | Large airport |
| HAQ | VRMH | Hanimaadhoo International Airport | Haa Dhaalu Atoll | Large airport |
| KDO | VRMK | Kadhdhoo Airport | Kadhdhoo | Medium airport |
| KDM | VRMT | Kaadedhdhoo Airport | Huvadhu Atoll | Medium airport |
| DRV | VRMD | Dharavandhoo Airport | Baa Atoll | Small airport |
| GKK | VRMO | Kooddoo Airport | Huvadhu Atoll | Small airport |
| FVM | VRMR | Fuvahmulah Airport | Fuvahmulah Island | Small airport |
| NMF | VRDA | Maafaru International Airport | Noonu Atoll | Large airport |
| VAM | VRMV | Villa International Airport Maamigili | Maamigili | Medium airport |
| FND | - | Funadhoo Airport | Funadhoo | Small airport |
| FMT | VRQF | Faresmaathoda Airport | Faresmaathodaa | Small airport |
| HRF | VRAH | Hoarafushi Airport | - | Small airport |
| HDK | VRBK | Kulhudhuffushi Airport | Kulhudhuffushi | Small airport |
| TMF | VRNT | Thimarafushi Airport | Thimarafushi | Small airport |
| RUL | VRQM | Maavaarulaa Airport | Maavaarulu | Small airport |
| LMV | VRGD | Madivaru Airport | Naifaru | Small airport |
| MUM | - | Muli Airport | Muli | Small airport |
| IFU | VREI | Ifuru Airport | Ifuru Island | Small airport |
| DDD | VRMU | Dhaalu Atoll Airport | Kudahuvadhoo | Small airport |
ICAO codes in Maldives start with V
ICAO location indicators are geographic: the first letter is the region. 18 of the 20 Maldives airports listed above have an ICAO code beginning with V, the prefix assigned to South and Southeast Asia. IATA codes, the three letters on a ticket, carry no such pattern, which is why you cannot tell the country from one. The full ICAO prefix table.
Airports in Maldives by type
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Small airport | 13 |
| Large airport | 4 |
| Medium airport | 3 |
Airport data comes from OurAirports (public domain), regenerated here on . How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
What do Maldives ICAO codes start with?
ICAO codes in Maldives start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia. 18 of the 20 airports listed here carry it. The IATA code, the one on your ticket, follows no such pattern.
What are the airport codes for Maldives?
Maldives has 20 airports with an IATA code. The busiest is Velana International Airport (MLE), ICAO VRMM. The full list of IATA and ICAO codes is in the table above.
What is the main airport in Maldives?
The busiest airport in Maldives is Velana International Airport (MLE) in Malé.
How many airports does Maldives have?
Maldives has 20 airports with an IATA code in the open dataset, 15 of which have a full page here.