Manta Air to start direct flights connecting Bengaluru and Maldives from 2024

By flying directly to Dhaalu airport, customers going to resorts located in that atoll will be able to save on the usual transit time and additional transfer costs incurred when entering Maldives through the traditional Male’ airport route.

Manta Air will also provide easy immigration processes exclusively for its guests at Dhaalu Airport, enabling quick transfers. Dhaalu atoll is host to some the country’s best resorts, including Kandima Maldives, Niyama Private Islands, St. Regis Maldives, RIU, Baglioni, Angsana Velavaru, and Sun Siyam Iru Veli.

Flight schedules have been designed to allow guests to maximise their stay duration in the Maldives, with all flights arriving in the Maldives in the mornings and departing late in the evenings for India. The flights are scheduled to commence from January 2024.

Ahmed Maumoon, Deputy CEO of Manta Air, said “With Manta Air’s expansion through a new direct flight route from India to the Maldives we anticipate a surge in travel interest and bookings from Indian tourists. This strategic move aims to enhance the guest experience and boost bookings for resorts in Dhaalu atoll, particularly Kandima, RIU Hotel, and Niyama Private Island, which are all located in close proximity to the airport. By facilitating easier and more affordable travel access to the Maldives, we foresee a substantial increase in travel demand from Bengaluru and across India in 2024 and beyond.”

Manta Air, in collaboration with premium partner resorts, will also curate combined exclusive packages for the respective properties that are conveniently connected to the Dhaalu Airport. With this initiative, the airlines aims to enhance the in-flight experience, streamline international travel processes, and eliminate the need for intermediary travel requirements or connecting domestic flights within the Maldives.