Maldivian to resume Dhaka–Male direct flights from March 12

Dhaka: Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, has announced that it will resume scheduled flights to Bangladesh, restoring a route that was suspended in late 2024.

According to a statement published on the airline’s official Facebook page on January 1, Maldivian will restart direct flights between Dhaka and Male’ from March 12, 2026. The airline will operate the route twice a week, providing renewed connectivity between the two countries.

The airline also announced attractive return fares starting from USD 399, which include a 30 kg baggage allowance.

The resumption of the Dhaka–Male route is expected to benefit travelers, particularly tourists and Maldivian expatriates, while strengthening air links between Bangladesh and the Maldives.

Sharing the news on his Facebook page, Bangladesh’s Ambassador to the Maldives, Dr. Md. Nazmul Islam, wrote, “Dhaka is a highly favored destination among Maldivians for business, short-term visits, and as a transit hub for regional travel.”

Maldivian began operations on the Dhaka route on November 15, 2012.

Currently, US-Bangla Airlines operates direct flights between Dhaka and Male’.