Malé International Airport Overview
Airport Code
MLE
Full Airport Name
Malé International Airport
Address
Hulhulé - 22000, Republic of Maldives
Country Code
960
Telephone
338 800
Fax
331 515
E-mail
info@maclnet.net
Website
www.airports.com.mv
Number of Terminals
1
Time Zone
GMT + 5
Location
The airport is located on Hulhulé island, about 2.5km (1.5 miles) northeast of Malé.
Driving Directions
The airport is not accessible by road.
Car Parking
There is no car parking at the airport.
Car Hire
Car hire is not available, but taxis operate on Malé.
Public Transport
Water: A 24-hour ferry service provides transfer from the airport to Malé city or to various resort islands in the area. There are no taxis at the airport, but taxis are available where the ferry arrives in Malé.
Air: Maldivian Air Taxi (tel: 315 201) and Trans Maldivian Airways (tel: 331 2444 or 334 8400; website: www.tma.com.mv) are sea plane operators offering air transfer between the airport and their various destinations in the Maldives.
Information and Help Desks
The airport information desk (tel: 325 511, ext 8240) is located in the departure area of the terminal. A tourist information counter is available in the arrival area of the terminal.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: A branch of the Bank of Maldives is located by the exit in the arrival terminal. It offers a foreign currency exchange service. A post office is located near the entrance to the departures hall. International and local phone calls can be made from the cash and credit card phones in the terminal building. Wireless Internet access is available, but for those who do not have wireless connectivity there are Internet stations and laptop connection at the Chiraagu Airport Cyber Cafe.
Eating and drinking: Excellent restaurants and self-service cafeterias are located on the ground floor and first floor of the passenger terminal.
Shopping: The duty-free shops on the first floor in the departure area offer a wide range of goods such as cigarettes, liquor, perfumes, cosmetics, books, stationery, clothing, toys, electronics, confectionery, flowers and souvenirs. Special souvenir shops are located in the departure and transit lounges. A flower shop can be found just opposite the post office. The airport’s pharmacy is located just outside the first aid office, next to the Bank of Maldives airport branch.
Luggage: A 24-hour lost and found counter can be found in the security office in the departure lounge.
Other facilities: The airport has shower rooms for use by travelers. A health care center for first aid and minor health emergencies is available at the terminal building. A special care service is available for expectant mothers and newly born babies. Travelers should contact the airport’s public relation officer at the information counter about this. An outdoor children’s play park and a play area in the transit area are available. There is a prayer room on the first floor of the departure terminal. A fully air-conditioned mosque is located a short walk from the terminal building.
Conference and Business Facilities
The Finifenmaa Lounge is located on the first floor and is equipped with satellite TV, Internet access, telephones and a fax machine. Refreshments are also available.
Facilities for Disabled Travelers
Facilities adjusted to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities include the lifts and toilets. Wheelchairs are available.
Hotels
The Hulhulé Island Hotel (tel: 333 0888) is the only hotel on Hulhulé island. It is located just a 5-minute walk from the airport and a 10-minute boat ride from Malé.
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