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Maafaru International Airport (NMF)
Noonu Atoll.
Maafaru · Noonu Atoll
Maafaru International Airport in Noonu Atoll supports domestic connections to northern resort atolls, including properties around Noonu Atoll.
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At a glance
Maafaru International Airport
International-capable regional airport
ICAO
VRDA
Operator
Island Aviation Services Ltd
Location
Maafaru island, Noonu Atoll
Timezone
UTC+5 (Maldives Time)
Elevation (approx.)
1 m AMSL
Coordinates (ARP)
5.818°N, 73.470°E
Opened
2019
Runway (approx.)
2,850 m
Typical MLE flight time
about 45–55 min
Distance from Velana (approx.)
181 km
Common operators
Maldivian · Manta Air
- Maafaru International Airport opened December 2019 — phase-two runway extension completed late 2024, total length about 2,850 m.
- International-capable — Maldivian has operated wide-body arrivals (e.g. A330) following the upgrade; also handles charter and private traffic.
- Reportedly the second-busiest airport in the Maldives by movements after Velana — key northern gateway for Noonu Atoll resorts.
- Typical MLE connection is about 45–55 minutes block time when scheduled; confirm today's board for live availability.
Noonu Atoll resorts are commonly reached MLE → NMF by domestic flight, then speedboat to the property. IASL has signalled further terminal and seaplane-base development.
Reference data verified against public airport sources (2026). Live schedules on this page override typical timings.
Location
Maafaru International Airport on the map
5.818°N, 73.470°E
Elevation about 1 m above mean sea level
About 181 km from Velana (MLE) as the crow flies — domestic block times are typically longer.
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Today's MLE ↔ NMF flights
Resort connections
Noonu Atoll resorts connected through Maafaru Airport
Soneva Jani
Noonu Atoll
~12 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection
Noonu Atoll
~13 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa Maldives
Noonu Atoll
~15 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Siyam World Maldives
Noonu Atoll
~16 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Noonu Atoll
~18 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Robinson Club Noonu
Noonu Atoll
~19 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Cheval Blanc Randheli
Noonu Atoll
~20 km from airport
Transfer: Seaplane
Velaa Private Island Maldives
Noonu Atoll
~29 km from airport
Transfer: Speedboat
Planning
Transfer guide
International guests usually arrive first at Velana International Airport (MLE).
They then commonly connect by domestic flight to Maafaru International Airport (NMF) — the domestic gateway for Noonu 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
Noonu Atoll
An ultra-exclusive northern atoll served by its own international airport, home to Soneva Jani, Cheval Blanc and Velaa.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Which resorts use Maafaru Airport?
Maafaru International Airport (NMF) serves Noonu Atoll and nearby northern routes. Resort access is typically MLE → NMF domestic flight plus boat.
Is Maafaru Airport in Noonu Atoll?
Yes. Maafaru Airport is on Maafaru island in Noonu Atoll (IATA: NMF).
Are there flights from Malé to Maafaru today?
NMF does not operate every day. See the live strip below or /maldives-domestic-flights for current schedules.
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