马尔代夫首都马累的维拉纳国际机场已投入使用新的第一航站楼，专门服务国际航班，而原有航站楼现仅限国内航班运营[1]。新航站楼以现代设计著称，配备高天花板和艺术性波浪纹图案装饰，相比过去的简陋设施大幅改善[1]。然而，由于马累实施禁酒政策——仅在度假村允许酒精消费——新航站楼内没有酒吧设置[1]。
该航站楼提供免费WiFi服务，但网速低于3Mbps[1]。免税店商品价格较高，例如The Botanist杜松子酒售价为60美元，高于墨尔本机场的83.99美元[1]。此外，机场为商务舱乘客提供跨航空公司共享休息室[1]。
Velana International Airport in the Maldivian capital of Malé has unveiled its newly completed first terminal, which now handles all international flights while the previous facility has been repurposed to serve domestic routes.[1] The modern terminal features high ceilings and distinctive wave-pattern design elements that give it an appearance befitting a five-star resort.[1]
Despite the terminal's sleek infrastructure and amenities, visitors should note one significant limitation: there are no bars at the airport.[1] This reflects Malé's strict alcohol prohibition policy, which allows alcoholic beverages only within resort properties rather than in public spaces.[1] The duty-free shops do stock spirits—notably The Botanist gin—though at a premium; the same bottle costs $83.99 at Melbourne Airport compared to $60 at Velana's duty-free.[1]
The facility offers complimentary WiFi to passengers, though connection speeds remain below 3 megabits per second.[1] Business class travelers benefit from access to a shared lounge across multiple airlines.[1] The terminal's contemporary design and spacious layout mark a substantial upgrade from the airport's previous infrastructure.