Go Maldives!
Wednesday, 02 November 2011 06:35

The chain of islands in the Indian Ocean is a popular paradise-like destination for millions of tourists all over the world. The whole archipelago consists of over 1800 coral islands, all of them coming with fabulous sandy beaches, shimmering lagoons and azure sea. However, only 73 of all the islands are inhabited and provide accommodation for visitors. An ideal place for all those wishing to take a rest while walking along the coast, or lying on the beach and sunbathing.
But Maldives is not only a paradise for sunshine enthusiasts – if offers also other forms of entertainment for those, who prefer to spend their time in more active way. The attractions include: diving, surfing, night-fishing or safari cruises.
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There are five airports in Maldives, two of them being international ones: Gan International Airport, Ibrahim Nasir International Airport as well as Hanimaadhoo Airport, Kaadedhdhoo Airport and Kadhdhoo Airport. The biggest one is Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, located on Hulhule island in the North Male Atoll. The airport is connected to a great number of other international hubs around the world, operating over 30 airlines.
The airport is packed with many shops from duty free stores, to exclusive boutiques, souvenir shops and restaurants boasting excellent cuisine. The eateries offer all sorts of food, both light snacks, as well as a la carte dinners, coffees and desserts.
Visitors coming to Maldives should bear in mind that bringing in alcohol is prohibited and will be confiscated upon arrival.
Destinations and airlines oprating at the airport
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Airlines |
Destinations |
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Aeroflot |
Moscow-Sheremetyevo |
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Air Berlin |
Düsseldorf, Munich |
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Air India |
Bangalore, Thiruvanathapuram |
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Air Italy |
Bologna, Milan-Malpensa, Rome-Fiumicino |
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Arkefly |
Seasonal: Amsterdam (from 25 June 2012) |
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Austrain Airlines |
Seasonal: Vienna |
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Bangkok Airways |
Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi |
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Blue Panorama Airlines |
Milan-Malpensa, Rome-Fumicino |
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British Airways |
London-Gatwick |
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China Eastern Airlines |
Kunming |
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China Southern Airlines |
Guangzhou |
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Condor |
Frankfurt |
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Edelweiss Air |
Zürich |
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Emirates |
Colombo, Dubai |
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Etihad Airways |
Abu Dhabi |
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Hainan Airlines |
Beijing-Capital |
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Hong Kong Airlines |
Charter: Hong Kong |
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Jetairfly |
Brussels |
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Malaysia Airlines |
Kuala Lumpur |
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Maldivian |
Gan Island, Hanimaadhoo, Kaadedhdhoo, Kadhdhoo, Thiruvananthapuram |
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Mega Maldives |
Beijing-Capital, Chongqing [begins 25 November], Gan Island, Hong Kong, Seoul-Incheon, Shanghai-Pudong |
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Mihin Lanka |
Colombo |
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Meridiana Fly |
Bologna, Milan-Malpensa, Rome-Fiumicino |
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Monarch |
London-Gatwick, Manchester |
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Neos |
Milan-Malpensa, Rome-Fiumicino |
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Oman Air |
Colombo, Muscat |
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Quatar Airways |
Doha |
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Shanghai Airlines |
Shanghai-Pudong |
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Sichuan Airlines |
Chengdu |
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Singapore Airlines |
Singapore |
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SriLankan Airlines |
Colombo, London-Heathrow, Tokyo-Narita, Zurich (from 23 December) |
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Thomson Airways |
London-Gatwick, Manchester |
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Transaero |
Moscow-Domodedovo |
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XL Airways France |
Paris-Charles de Gaulle |



