Iberia To Start Direct Flights to Maldives. Bienvenido A Maldivas!
Sunday 4th of July 2021
It’s another beautiful day in the tropical paradise, Maldives where another world class airline, Iberia, has touched down at the Velana International Airport. The airline has made a contract with Maldives Airports Company to fly three scheduled direct flights per week to Maldives from Madrid, Spain.
Starting from July until the end of August, the Spanish Airline will make three weekly flights to Maldives, departing from Madrid on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays and returning on Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays. Using Airbus A330-200 & A330-300 that carry up to 288 – 292 passengers, respectively. On its Airbus A330-300, Iberia offers Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins.
“The Maldives route represents Iberia’s first Indian Ocean destination, which happens to be one of the safest from COVID-19,” noted Iberia's Commercial, Network Development & Alliances Director, María Jesús López Solás. “Without doubt Maldives in one of our star products for this summer, and at Iberia we´re committed to opening up new markets and to attracting sustainable, quality tourism” she added.
Gordon Andrew Stewart, CEO and Managing Director of Maldives Airports Ltd said “It is a special privilege to welcome Iberia, the flagship carrier of Spain on its maiden voyage. The direct flights from Madrid to Maldives will surely open doors for a much stronger European connection in the days ahead. I would like to convey my special thanks on behalf of Maldives Airports Company Ltd to the Iberia team for choosing Velana International Airport in their route expansion.”
Maldives Marketing & PR Corporation’s Managing Director, Mr. Thoyyib Mohamed said: “Iberia Airlines’ maiden voyage to the Maldives from Spain represents a new step for the Maldivian tourism industry and the connectivity between Southern Europe and the Maldives. Iberia Airlines commitment and trust in the Maldives is yet another example of the industry’s belief that Maldives is one of the safest destinations to travel to right now. With our targeted marketing efforts in the Spanish market, we look forward to welcoming travelers from Spain and Southern Europe to the sunny side of life”
Es un hermoso día para volar a maldivas! It’s a beautiful day to fly to Maldives, indeed.