Sichuan Airlines to launch direct flights to Maldives in August

Getting to the Maldives

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18 July, 2023

A Chinese airline based in Chengdu Sichuan Airlines has announces a brand-new flight route to the picturesque Maldives. Commencing operations on August 29, the airline will offer a convenient schedule of three weekly flights, connecting Chengdu and Malé.

Anticipating the surging demand for travel to this breathtaking destination, Sichuan Airlines has strategically designed a flight frequency that caters to a diverse range of travel preferences. With three flights per week, passengers can now enjoy increased flexibility and convenience when planning their trips to the Maldives.

Recognising the significance of providing seamless services to its passengers, Sichuan Airlines has selected Villa Travels as its ground handling agent at Velana International Airport in Male. Renowned for its exceptional ground services and extensive expertise in the field, Villa Travels will extend assistance to passengers upon their arrival in the Maldives. From efficient luggage handling to addressing inquiries and offering essential travel support, Villa Travels will ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience for all travellers.

After a three-year break due to COVID-19, China has once again emerged as a dominant force in the Maldives’ tourism industry, surpassing Germany to secure its position as the fourth-largest tourism market for the exotic archipelago.

According to official data released by the Maldives’ Ministry of Tourism, over 74,000 Chinese tourists have visited the Maldives so far this year. This surge in visitors has propelled China up the rankings for the second time in a month, overtaking Italy’s fifth position on July 1. In June, China was placed sixth, but its rapid ascent showcases the increasing popularity of the Maldives among Chinese travellers.

Only two Chinese airlines currently operate flights to the Maldives, with Beijing Capital operating weekly charter flights and China Eastern operating scheduled flights to the Maldives on every Saturday.

Maldives Airport

Maldives, the most dispersed country on the planet with 1,192 islands spread over roughly 90,000 square kilometres, already has 15 airports, including five international airports. Honeymoon islands with white sandy beaches and beautiful blue lagoons surrounded by turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean pleasing to the eye already on the airplane board before landing at one of the airports of the Maldives.

Over a million tourists from across the globe visit the Indian Ocean island nation every year to holiday in one of the 120 resorts and 300 plus guesthouses located in all corners of the country. The multi-billion dollar tourism industry, which is the country’s main economic activity, relies heavily on the domestic transport infrastructure, especially air travel.

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