Koveli Lounge is in New Terminal 1 (international), airside departures at Malé (MLE). Ways in: Ticket. Checked 2026-11-02.
Ways in
| Way in | Details |
|---|---|
| Ticket | Business and First Class passengers of contracted airlines (secondary: Manta Media, IM Maldives 2026) |
05:00-23:00 daily (MACL). Opened September 2025 as the first lounge in the new international Terminal 1 (inaugurated 18 Sep 2025; terminal opened 26 Jul 2025). MACL pages are inconsistent: one calls it 'International Business Lounge', its blurb says 'dedicated to domestic travelers', and macl.aero/business lists it at 'Domestic Terminal, Departures'. No alcohol (airport is dry). Showers reported (secondary).
Other lounges at MLE
- Leeli LoungeConflicting: MACL business page says Terminal 1, Level 2; a 2026 secondary guide says the old terminal (now T2/domestic), first floor airside · Ticket, Pay at the door
- Maamahi Executive LoungeCIP/VIP Terminal, Level 1 · Pay at the door
- Vilu Business LoungeNoovilu Seaplane Terminal, Level 1 · other
- Neeri LoungeNoovilu Seaplane Terminal, Level 1 · other
- Moonimaa LoungeDomestic Terminal (old terminal, now T2), landside to the right of the main entrance, before check-in and security · Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US), LoungeKey
- Huvandhumaa LoungeMaldivian Seaplane Terminal · Priority Pass, Amex Platinum (US)
Questions
How do I get into Koveli Lounge?
Ticket: Business and First Class passengers of contracted airlines (secondary: Manta Media, IM Maldives 2026)
Where is Koveli Lounge?
New Terminal 1 (international), airside departures at Malé (MLE).
Is this up to date?
Researched on 2026-11-02. Confirm with the lounge or your card issuer before you rely on it.
Sources: velana.macl.aero, macl.aero, trade.gov.mv, mmmaldives.com
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