Location The airport is located on Hulhulé island, about 2.5km (1.5 miles) northeast of Malé
Driving Directions
None.
Car Parking None.
Car Hire None.
Public Transport
Water: Ferry: 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: Sea plane: Maldivian Air Taxi (tel: 315 201) and Trans Maldivian Airways (tel: 3312 444) 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. Wi-Fi 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 travellers. A health care centre 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. Travellers 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.
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Facilities adjusted to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities include the lifts and toilets. Wheelchairs are available.
