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Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM)
Gnaviyani Atoll.

Fuvahmulah · Gnaviyani Atoll

Fuvahmulah Airport on Fuvahmulah connects Velana (MLE) with Gnaviyani Atoll — scheduled domestic flights and onward boat transfers to resorts and local islands.

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At a glance

Fuvahmulah Airport

Domestic airport

ICAO

VRMR

Operator

Regional Airports Company Limited

Location

Fuvahmulah island, Gnaviyani Atoll

Timezone

UTC+5 (Maldives Time)

Elevation (approx.)

2 m AMSL

Coordinates (ARP)

0.310°S, 73.433°E

Runway (approx.)

1,200 m

Typical MLE flight time

about 60–75 min

Distance from Velana (approx.)

510 km

Common operators

Maldivian

  • Single-island atoll (Gnaviyani) — among the longest domestic sectors from Velana.
  • Fuvahmulah is geographically distinct from the main resort belt — plan longer block times and confirm boat routing.
  • Maldivian connects MLE ↔ FVM on select schedules; not always daily.
  • Known for unique diving and local-island stays rather than high-density resort development.

Gnaviyani is a standalone atoll south of the equator — domestic access is essential because seaplane range from Velana is impractical for many itineraries.

Reference data verified against public airport sources (2026). Live schedules on this page override typical timings.

Location

Fuvahmulah Airport on the map

0.310°S, 73.433°E

Elevation about 2 m above mean sea level

Satellite map showing Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in the Maldives

About 510 km from Velana (MLE) as the crow flies — domestic block times are typically longer.

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Live schedule

Today's MLE ↔ FVM flights

LiveFIS 11:54 MVT
TimeFlightAirlineRouteStatus
15:35Q2 124MaldivianMLE → FVMOn Time
18:55Q2 125MaldivianFVM → MLEOn Time
20:00Q2 2126MaldivianMLE → FVMOn Time
23:20Q2 2127MaldivianFVM → MLEOn Time
23:55Q2 128MaldivianMLE → FVMOn Time

Gnaviyani Atoll resorts connected through Fuvahmulah Airport

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Planning

Transfer guide

International guests usually arrive first at Velana International Airport (MLE).

They then commonly connect by domestic flight to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) — the domestic gateway for Gnaviyani Atoll.

Resort transfer may continue by speedboat depending on the property and island location.

Confirm final transfer arrangements with your resort or travel agent. Schedules vary by day and are subject to weather.

Atoll context

Gnaviyani Atoll

Single-island atoll at the equator — year-round tiger sharks, freshwater lakes, and the Maldives' only true pelagic dive pilgrimage.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which resorts use Fuvahmulah Airport?

Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) is the domestic gateway for Gnaviyani Atoll. Resort access is typically MLE → FVM domestic flight followed by speedboat. Confirm routing with your property.

Are there flights from Malé to Fuvahmulah today?

Schedules vary by day. See today's live MLE ↔ FVM strip on this page, the full Velana board at /fis, or /maldives-domestic-flights.

Is Fuvahmulah Airport in Gnaviyani Atoll?

Yes. Fuvahmulah Airport is on Fuvahmulah in Gnaviyani Atoll (IATA: FVM).

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