- Airlines will always try to sit children with their parents (subject to check-in)
- Some airlines will allow travel for unaccompanied minors. Please email us to check.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children
- Most airlines will let infants travel with their parent(s) for free. However some airlines will charge up to 10% of the adult ticket price. Click on 'Price Breakdown' to find out more.
- If you are pregnant, but due before the flight departure date, please contact us once your baby is born and has a name. We can then add him/her to your ticket.
- Infants will not be given a seat. The airlines expect parents to travel with them on their lap.
- Airlines regard infants as being under 24 months old.
- The fare is based on the child's age on the date of travel.
- More detailed information can be found here Traveling with children

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About Maldivian
Maldivian is the airline division of Island Aviation Services based in the Maldives. It operates both international and inter-island flights. It is based at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. The airline started life as Island Aviation Services, a limited liability company owned by the Maldivian Government, and in 2009 the airline division of the company was rebranded as Maldivian.
Destinations
Domestic Destinations
Malé | Addu Atoll | Baa Atoll | Gaafu Alif Atoll |
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll | Gnaviyani Atoll | Haa Dhaalu Atoll | Laamu Atoll |
Raa Atoll | Thaa Atoll | Dhaalu Atoll |
International Destinations
Dhaka | Changsha | Chengdu | Chongquing |
Fuzhou | Nanjing | Wuhan | Xi'an |
Hangzhou | Chennai | Thiruvananthapuram | Bangkok |
There are also a number of resorts operated by Maldivian Seaplane, including Four Seasons Private Islands; Baa Atoll, Robinson Club Noonu; Noonu Atoll, and Doores Island Retreat; Dhaalu Atoll.
Baggage Information
Carry-On Baggage
For Dash 08 aircraft, the carry-on baggage allowance is a maximum of 5kg in weight and no larger than 20" x 12" x 7".
For Airbus 320/321 aircraft, the carry-on baggage maximum weight limit is 7kg and no larger than 20" x 15" x 9".
Checked Baggage
For domestic (Maldives) destinations and Trivandrum in India, the maximum checked baggage weight allowance (per passenger) is 20kg.
For Chennai (India), Dhaka (Bangladesh), and Bangkok (Thailand), the maximum checked baggage weight allowance (per passenger) is 30kg.
Baggage over the free baggage allowance weight will be subject to excess baggage charges. Passengers can purchase excess baggage when booking with Alternative Airlines.
Economy Class
On the Airbus A321, the airline offers 194 seats in comparison to 138 Economy seats on a smaller A320. Snacks and refreshments are available onboard.
Business Class
There are more business class seats on the A320 configuration than the A321. Six seats on the A321 and 14 on the A320. A welcome juice and snack available. Food is provided onboard and in-flight entertainment is available to keep you entertained.
Food
Meals Option
Maldivian offer food and drinks onboard their flights.
Passengers in Economy Class are offered complimentary snacks on board.
Passengers in Business Class are given snacks upon arrival and a meal including a starter and main entree.
Continental Special Dietary Requirements
Contact Maldivian Airlines direct to see if they can meet your dietary needs.
Continental Drinks & Alcohol
Passengers in Economy Class are offered complimentary refreshments on board.
Passengers in Business Class are given complimentary welcome juice upon arrival. With the main meal, an additional glass of drink is served.
Check-In Information
Airport Check-In
Airport check-in opens two hours prior to departure time for domestic flight and three hour for international flights. All check-in counters close an hour before departure.
City Check-In
City check-in is available in Male’ – Greater Male’ Bus Terminal. It opens four hours prior to departure time and closes 90 minutes before departure.
Fleet
The airline fleet consists of one A320-200, one A321-200, 11 DHC-6-300, one DHC-8-200, one DHC 8-Q200 and eight DHC-8-Q300.
Hub Airport
Maldivian is based Velana International Airport, also known as Malé International Airport, and previously known as Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. It is the main international airport in the Maldives and is located on Hulhulé Island. The airport has 3 terminals: the International Terminal, the Domestic Terminal and the waterdrome Seaplane Terminal. Other airlines that use Maldivian as its hub include Flyme and Trans Maldivian Airways.