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IFU Ifuru Airport
Ifuru Airport (IATA: IFU, ICAO:VREI) is located in the the city of Ifuru, Maldives.

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IATA Code

IFU

ICAO Code

VREI

Name

Ifuru Airport

Type

Country / Region

Maldives (MV)

City

Ifuru

Latitude

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Longitude

0.0000000

Time Zone

UTC+05:00

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Airport Overview

Ifuru Airport (IFU), identified by ICAO code VREI, is a regional island airport serving Ifuru and the Raa Atoll of the Maldives. Its logistics role is primarily linked to domestic and regional passenger aviation rather than scheduled international freighter operations or large-scale cargo consolidation. For freight forwarders, the airport is best treated as a controlled last-mile gateway for time-sensitive island shipments, resort supplies and selected passenger-belly cargo, subject to confirmed carrier acceptance and local handling capability.

The airport is located in the Maldives and operates on Maldives time, UTC+05:00. Our service team can coordinate the main-carriage booking, document review, transshipment planning and onward delivery, while final acceptance, handling windows, customs procedures and delivery arrangements must be confirmed for each shipment before cargo is released.

Airport	Ifuru Airport
Airport codes	IATA: IFU \| ICAO: VREI
Location	Ifuru, Raa Atoll, Maldives
Airport profile	Regional island airport; cargo capacity depends on operating flight and local handling arrangements
Time zone	UTC+05:00

Key Highlights

Island logistics gateway: Useful for consignments destined for Raa Atoll, but not a substitute for a high-volume international cargo hub.
Passenger-belly dependency: Available uplift may depend on the operating passenger service, aircraft type, payload and weather conditions.
Limited handling certainty: Cargo acceptance, screening, storage and delivery arrangements should be confirmed before booking is finalized.
Transshipment planning required: International shipments may need an additional connection through a larger Maldivian gateway before reaching Ifuru.
Last-mile complexity: Atoll transfers, resort-vessel schedules and local collection access can affect the final delivery more than the air leg.

Cargo Facilities & Services

Our service team treats handling at Ifuru Airport as flight-specific. Facility availability and acceptance conditions should be obtained from the operating carrier, airport handler or appointed destination agent before cargo is tendered.

General cargoSmall and medium consignments may be considered for passenger-belly or regional uplift, subject to weight, dimensions, security screening and aircraft payload.

Cold-chain cargoDo not assume dedicated cold storage or continuous temperature control. Perishables and pharmaceuticals require prior written confirmation, suitable packaging and a defined handover plan.

Dangerous goodsAcceptance is carrier- and route-dependent. Dangerous goods should not be delivered until the airline, handler and applicable Maldives authorities have confirmed acceptance.

Customs and inspectionImport or export controls, inspection arrangements and release procedures depend on the shipment type, routing and local authorities; advance document review is essential.

Oversized cargoAircraft door dimensions, loading equipment and apron procedures must be checked in advance. Large, heavy or irregular pieces may require an alternative gateway.

Final deliveryRoad, boat or resort transfer arrangements may be needed after airport release. Consignee contact details and receiving hours should be included in the booking file.

Routes & Transit Times

International cargo is commonly planned through a larger Maldivian gateway or another approved regional transfer point, followed by a domestic or regional connection to Ifuru Airport where available.
Potential uplift is determined by the operating airline, aircraft payload, cargo dimensions, seasonal schedule, security acceptance and the availability of onward handling.
Shipments requiring an inter-island transfer may involve an additional airport handover and, for some destinations, a marine or resort-transfer leg. This should be built into the delivery plan.
Our service team provides a routing estimate only after checking the live operating schedule, carrier acceptance and destination delivery method; no fixed transit time or flight frequency should be assumed.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Ifuru Airport primarily supports Ifuru and nearby Raa Atoll locations. The practical catchment area is defined by island-transfer availability rather than by a conventional road-connected metropolitan hinterland.

Resort and hospitality supplies, including packaged food, guest amenities, replacement parts and maintenance materials.
Urgent engineering items, electronics, telecommunications equipment and small industrial components requiring rapid island delivery.
Documents, samples, personal effects and other small consignments suitable for passenger-belly uplift.
Selected chilled or perishable products may be considered, but only when packaging, acceptance and the handover chain are confirmed in advance.

Operations & Compliance

Booking cut-off: Cut-off times are flight- and handler-specific. Our team should obtain the confirmed cargo acceptance deadline rather than relying on the passenger check-in time.
Documentation: Prepare a commercial invoice, packing list, accurate shipper and consignee details, commodity description, value, origin and applicable permits. The airway bill must match the physical cargo.
Restricted cargo: Lithium batteries, dangerous goods, perishables, medicines, live animals and other regulated commodities require advance classification and written carrier acceptance. Generic descriptions such as “parts” or “samples” should be avoided.
Release and collection: Cargo may be subject to security screening, customs review or local inspection. The consignee should be ready to receive the shipment and arrange any onward island or resort transfer promptly after release.

Shipping Tips

Send our service team the commodity, dimensions, gross weight, package count, value, ready date and final island or resort address before requesting a firm routing.
Use compact, stackable and water-resistant packaging. Protect cartons against humidity and handling exposure, while keeping labels and airway-bill marks visible.
For temperature-sensitive cargo, specify the required temperature range, packaging duration and acceptable excursion limits; arrange a confirmed handover rather than assuming airport cold storage.
For urgent or high-value freight, ask our team to compare an Ifuru routing with delivery through a larger gateway followed by an alternative domestic or marine connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Ifuru Airport handle international air cargo directly?

Direct international acceptance should not be presumed. Our service team will check the live carrier routing and determine whether the shipment must first move through a larger Maldivian or regional gateway.

Can pharmaceutical or other temperature-sensitive cargo be sent to Ifuru Airport?

It may be possible only when the airline and destination handler confirm acceptance, storage and handover arrangements. Validated packaging and a documented contingency plan are recommended because dedicated cold-chain infrastructure should not be assumed.

What information is needed for a booking enquiry?

Provide the commodity description, package dimensions, gross weight, number of pieces, invoice value, origin, consignee details, ready date, battery or dangerous-goods information and the final delivery island or resort.

Are there special concerns for dangerous goods and lithium batteries?

Yes. Classification, packing, marking, labeling and transport documents must comply with the applicable air-transport requirements, and acceptance must be confirmed before cargo is delivered to the handler.

How should final delivery to an atoll or resort be arranged?

Confirm whether the consignee, destination agent, resort or our service team will arrange airport collection and any onward boat or local transfer. Include receiving hours and an emergency contact to prevent storage or missed-transfer problems.

Data Sources & Provenance

Airport identity, codes, location, country, city designation and time zone in this module are based on the supplied airport master record for Ifuru Airport. Operational statements are logistics planning guidance for a regional island airport and are intentionally qualified where conditions can change.

Verification boundary: Live schedules, carrier acceptance, cargo cut-off times, handling facilities, customs procedures, storage capability, charges and onward transfer arrangements must be reconfirmed with the operating airline, appointed ground handler and relevant Maldivian authorities before shipment tender.