Maafaru International Airport
Maafaru International (NMF / VRDA) is the international airport in Noonu Atoll, Maldives. We plan your private flight and can coordinate the onward journey to your resort island.
NMF / VRDA · Airport for Maafaru
Airport profile
Your airport. At a glance.
Maafaru International Airport
- Airport codes
- NMF / VRDA
- Time zone
- Indian/Maldives
- Current UTC time
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- Airport local time
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- Latitude
- 5.8169° N
- Longitude
- 73.4672° E
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Airport selection & considerations
Maafaru International (NMF / VRDA) is in Noonu Atoll and accepts international private jet arrivals. For resorts in this region, we compare Maafaru with Velana International near Malé. The aircraft, departure point and resort transfer determine the appropriate arrival.
Handling, operating hours & availability
We coordinate entry formalities, requested flight times and any required aircraft parking with the operator and local partners. The arrangements are confirmed for your dates. For a longer stay, we plan the return flight separately.
Onward travel & baggage
Resorts including Soneva Jani, Velaa Private Island and Cheval Blanc Randheli offer boat connections from Maafaru. We check the particular transfer with your accommodation, including journey time, sea conditions, luggage and available departure times.
Location: Maldives AIP, 8 January 2026 · Time zone: Indian/Maldives. Operating details are checked before booking.
Choose the resort. Then plan the arrival.
Tell us where you are staying and when you would like to arrive. For destinations in Noonu Atoll, Maafaru can be a suitable alternative to Malé. We compare both journeys including the transfer, then confirm the particular aircraft and flight times. A Maldives holiday does not automatically make Maafaru the right airport.
Enquire about your flight and onward journey →Your questions. Clearly answered.
What are the airport codes?
The IATA code is NMF and the ICAO code is VRDA. Maafaru is in Noonu Atoll and is a separate airport from Velana International near Malé (MLE / VRMM).
Can I arrive directly on an international flight?
Yes, international private flights to Maafaru are possible. We confirm the flight times, handling and suitability of the offered aircraft for your journey.
How do I reach my accommodation?
The onward journey depends on your resort island. Several resorts in Noonu Atoll offer boat connections from Maafaru. We can coordinate the meeting point, luggage, transfer times and availability with your resort.
Will the aircraft stay at Maafaru during my holiday?
This is agreed in your quotation. Parking and return-flight arrangements are checked for your dates; the aircraft does not automatically remain at Maafaru.