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MLE Ibrahim Nasir International Airport
Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (IATA: MLE, ICAO:VRMM) is located in the the city of Malé, Maldives. It is the primary international airport serving Malé and its surrounding metropolitan area.

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IATA Code

MLE

ICAO Code

VRMM

Name

Ibrahim Nasir International Airport

Type

Main Airport

Country / Region

Maldives (MV)

City

Malé

Latitude

4.1918330

Longitude

73.5291300

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

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Airport Overview

Ibrahim Nasir International Airport (MLE), identified by ICAO code VRMM, is the principal international gateway to the Maldives. It is located on an airport island approximately 2 km from Malé, at 4.191833°N, 73.529130°E, in the UTC+05:00 time zone. The airport is an international passenger-led gateway with an important support role for resort supply chains, time-sensitive imports and onward domestic or seaplane connections. Its island geography means that cargo planning must account for inter-island transfer, limited local storage options and coordination between airport handling, customs release and final marine or air transport. Our platform treats Ibrahim Nasir International Airport as a gateway operation rather than a conventional mainland trucking hub, and confirms handling, transfer windows and available uplift before accepting a firm shipment plan.

Official airport name	Ibrahim Nasir International Airport
IATA / ICAO	MLE / VRMM
Location	Malé, Maldives
Coordinates	4.191833°N, 73.529130°E
Local time	UTC+05:00

Key Highlights

International gateway Island logistics Tourism supply chain Passenger-belly and freighter planning

International cargo access is closely linked to passenger flight schedules, available belly capacity and seasonal demand; freighter options require separate carrier confirmation.
The airport serves Malé and the wider resort economy, but final delivery may require domestic aviation, speedboat, ferry or other inter-island arrangements.
Perishable hotel supplies, seafood, pharmaceuticals, spare parts and urgent commercial shipments require stronger booking and transfer coordination than routine cargo.
There is no normal mainland-style trucking network from the airport island, so the consignee’s exact island, receiving point and handover method should be confirmed before booking.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Airport cargo handling: International shipments are processed through airport cargo handling arrangements and the relevant appointed ground-handling parties. The handling agent, acceptance hours and service scope must be reconfirmed for each flight.
Import and export processing: Cargo acceptance, build-up, breakdown, customs presentation and release are dependent on the operating carrier and local authorities; our service team coordinates the operational handover rather than assuming a universal warehouse process.
Temperature-sensitive cargo: Cold-chain or pharmaceutical shipments should be pre-advised with required temperature range, packaging type, data-logger needs and maximum exposure time. Availability of dedicated storage or priority handling must be confirmed in writing.
Dangerous goods: Acceptance is subject to the airline’s dangerous-goods approval, current IATA requirements and local handling capability. Shippers should not tender undeclared batteries, aerosols, chemicals or other regulated articles.
Special cargo: Live animals, oversized pieces, wet cargo and valuable cargo require advance feasibility checks covering aircraft limits, documentation, handling equipment and final delivery arrangements.

Cargo facilities, bonded-storage arrangements and handling equipment can vary by carrier and service provider. Our platform verifies the actual acceptance location and facility capability before issuing final shipping instructions.

Routes & Transit Times

Typical routing logic: Shipments may move directly where suitable passenger or cargo capacity is available, or through regional air hubs in South Asia, the Middle East or Southeast Asia, depending on origin, carrier network and booking season.
Carrier selection: The usable option depends on confirmed operating airline, aircraft type, interline or transfer arrangements, commodity restrictions and destination-side handling. Our team checks the complete routing rather than relying only on a published city pair.
Transit variability: Island transfers, monsoon conditions, resort delivery schedules, connection protection, customs inspection and limited uplift during peak tourism periods may extend the overall door-to-door cycle.
Planning standard: Quoted transit is indicative until space, routing, cut-off, customs status and onward island transfer are confirmed. We provide a milestone plan covering origin acceptance, flight departure, arrival release and final handover.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary service area: Malé and the airport island are the immediate logistics focus. Resort islands and other atolls require a separately planned onward domestic-air or marine leg.
Resort and hospitality supplies: Common requirements include food ingredients, beverages, guest-room consumables, uniforms, maintenance parts, electrical items and replacement equipment.
Seafood and perishables: Chilled or frozen seafood and other temperature-sensitive commodities need robust packaging, correct commodity descriptions, health or sanitary documents where applicable, and minimized dwell time.
Urgent commercial cargo: Pharmaceuticals, medical supplies, telecommunications equipment, aircraft or marine spares and high-value small shipments are often more dependent on uplift and release coordination than on long-haul flight time alone.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Airline cargo cut-off, security screening and documentation deadlines vary by flight and handling agent. Our service team obtains the operative cut-off before pickup and allows additional time for island-side delivery to the cargo terminal.
Accurate documentation: The air waybill, commercial invoice, packing list, shipper and consignee details, HS classification and permits must be consistent. Resort shipments should identify the actual importing entity and final island delivery point.
Regulated cargo: Dangerous goods declarations, lithium-battery information, temperature-control instructions, animal-health documents, food permits or other regulatory paperwork may be required according to the commodity and destination. Acceptance is always subject to carrier and authority approval.
Customs and collection: Customs examination, duties, consignee authorization and release timing can affect delivery. A shipment should not be routed onward to another island until import release and the receiving party’s availability are confirmed.

Shipping Tips

Send our team the commodity description, dimensions, gross weight, package count, ready date, final resort or island and any temperature or dangerous-goods requirement before requesting a firm option.
Use strong, moisture-resistant packaging and secure labels suitable for repeated handling and possible marine transfer. Mark each package with the air waybill number and consignee contact details.
For perishables and medicines, provide a handling plan with temperature range, coolant type, data logger, shelf-life or expiry information and contingency instructions; do not assume airport storage will replace validated packaging.
For urgent cargo, compare a direct uplift with a regional hub routing and, where practical, a consolidated replenishment plan. Our service team can also assess whether the onward island leg should be booked separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ibrahim Nasir International Airport handle international air cargo?

Yes, it functions as the Maldives’ principal international aviation gateway and supports international cargo movements subject to airline capacity, cargo acceptance rules, security procedures and local handling arrangements. Our team confirms the actual carrier and acceptance point for each shipment.

Is airport arrival the same as delivery to a resort island?

No. Arrival at the airport is only one milestone. Delivery to a resort or another atoll may require customs release plus domestic aviation, speedboat, ferry or other inter-island transfer. The final island and receiving schedule must be provided at quotation stage.

How early should a shipper book a time-sensitive shipment?

As early as practical, particularly during tourism peaks, holiday periods or for temperature-controlled, dangerous-goods and oversized cargo. Booking lead time is determined by commodity, origin, routing, aircraft capacity and required onward transfer; our team confirms the applicable cut-off rather than using a fixed universal rule.

Can lithium batteries, medicines or seafood be shipped?

Potentially, but acceptance depends on classification, packaging, labels, declarations, permits, carrier policy and available handling capability. Lithium batteries must be declared correctly, while medicines and seafood may require additional health, temperature or import documentation.

What information is needed for a reliable quotation?

Provide origin and destination, airport or resort delivery point, commodity, HS code where available, package count, dimensions, gross weight, ready date, declared value, temperature requirement, dangerous-goods status and consignee details. Our platform uses these inputs to check routing, handling and last-mile feasibility.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, IATA and ICAO codes, location, coordinates, address and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master data for Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Operational statements are deliberately expressed as carrier-, handler- and shipment-dependent guidance; they are not a guarantee of capacity, facility availability, flight frequency, transit time, storage, customs outcome or regulatory approval.

Airport operator and local airport operational verification: macl.aero
International air transport standards and carrier cargo guidance: iata.org
International aviation reference framework: icao.int
Maldives customs and import-clearance authority reference: customs.gov.mv

Current schedules, acceptance cut-offs, customs requirements, special-cargo approval and inter-island delivery arrangements must be reconfirmed by our service team with the operating carrier, ground handler, consignee and relevant authorities before shipment dispatch.