Bangkok Airways has stated that they will continue their flights to Maldives starting from 22nd June 2022 onwards. 

After a long break following the pandemic, this is the first time Bangkok Airways will be operating flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport in Thailand to Velana International Airport in Maldives. 

As stated by Bangkok Airways, 4 flights are scheduled weekly and the Male’-Bangkok route will be served by two airlines, along with Thai AirAsia. Moreover, the airline is also planning to carry on their demanding local and international routes starting from the third quarter of this year. 

Bangkok Airways is always devoted to the safety and hygiene of their passengers and employees. To prevent the spread of Covid-19, strict surveillance measures are implemented by the airline. 

Bangkok Airways to continue flights to Maldives from July onwards

Abu Dhabi’s budget carrier Wizz Air is launching flights to Maldives starting from $87 as they further expand their coverage to recover from air travel loss. 

Flights will be offered four times a week to Male’ which is the main international airport in the Maldives. 

Wizz Air is also launching daily flights to their fifth destination in the Gulf, Kuwait, starting at AED99. 

“We are excited to announce two new Wizz Air Abu Dhabi routes, which reaffirm our commitment to supporting the UAE’s travel and tourism industry by connecting its capital with many popular holiday destinations regionally and globally,” said Wizz Air’s development officer, Owain Jones.

The airline is hoping to receive their 5th airbus plane in October, which will expand their connectivity and capacity to recover from the pandemic. 

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to start $87 flights to Maldives

2023 will be a year of travel and adventure, and with that, the Virgin Atlantic has announced that their airline will start operating flights to the Maldives islands. From London Heathrow, Virgin Atlantic will begin a three-times-weekly winter seasonal service. For flights starting on October 22, 2023, tickets will be available for purchase on November 30, 2022.

Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, expressed the joy of the airline for these new flights and the reasons it selected the Maldives as its newest tropical location. As Jarvinen said has said: “The Maldives has always been an incredibly popular destination for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers, which is why we couldn’t wait to give them the opportunity to travel to the idyllic location in style onboard Virgin Atlantic aircraft”.

It is important to note that for the Maldives operations, Virgin Atlantic will also be using Boeing 787 Dreamliners with 192 economy delight, classic, and light seats, 31 upper class seats, 35 premium seats, and 35 business class seats.

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