By Mohamed Riyaz, CEO & Founder, Lets Go Maldives
Today marks a significant milestone for Maldives tourism and aviation as Flynas officially commenced its direct flights between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Velana International Airport (MLE), Maldives.
The new service provides travelers from Saudi Arabia with a convenient direct connection to one of the world’s most sought-after luxury holiday destinations. Flynas announced the Maldives as part of its expanding international network, operating direct flights from Riyadh to the Maldives three times weekly.
At Lets Go Maldives, we are proud to have played a role in supporting the introduction of Flynas services to the Maldives. As the General Sales Agent (GSA) for Flynas in the Maldives, we view this route as an important step in strengthening tourism, business, and cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and the Maldives.
The launch of direct Riyadh–Maldives flights is expected to support the continued growth of visitor arrivals from Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC region. Saudi Arabia remains one of the fastest-growing outbound travel markets, while the Maldives continues to attract luxury travelers, honeymooners, families, wellness seekers, and adventure enthusiasts from across the Middle East.
While today’s inaugural flight is an important achievement, sustaining and growing the route is now our collective responsibility. Together with Flynas, tourism stakeholders, resorts, travel partners, and government authorities, Lets Go Maldives is committed to supporting route development, increasing demand, and promoting the Maldives throughout Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
Travelers looking to experience the Maldives with Flynas can explore a wide selection of luxury resorts, family holidays, honeymoon packages, private island experiences, diving adventures, and bespoke travel itineraries through Lets Go Maldives.
Explore Flynas Maldives holiday packages and resort offers here:
We extend our sincere appreciation to the Flynas team, Maldives tourism stakeholders, aviation authorities, resort partners, and everyone whose efforts contributed to making this route a reality.
We warmly welcome Flynas to the Maldives and look forward to building a successful and sustainable partnership for many years to come.
About Flynas Maldives Flights
- Route: Riyadh (RUH) – Maldives (MLE)
- Airline: Flynas
- Frequency: Three weekly direct flights
- Destination Airport: Velana International Airport (MLE)
- Market Focus: Saudi Arabia, GCC, Maldives Tourism
- Maldives GSA: Lets Go Maldives