31^st International Input-Output Association Conference
and
13^th Edition of the International School of I-O Analysis
6^th - 11^th July 2025, Male’, the capital city of the Maldives

Airports

Maldives has five international airports connecting with direct flights to 22 countries and no visa restriction for 30 days for all nationalities (the visa issue is really helpful to IIOA Conference attendees). Travel is more convenient and time efficient with direct flights:

• In Asia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and China.
• In Europe, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, France, Italy, Poland, Austria, Russia and Turkey.
• In the Middle East, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Clearly, attendees from other countries there will more time and changeover(s) involved.

Malé is connected to the Airport and Hulhumalé by a bridge, allowing easy access within a 10-15 minute taxi ride. Hulhumalé, a reclaimed island and a rapidly developing urban extension of the capital, offers residential areas, commercial hubs, and a range of beachfront accommodations for travellers.

Despite its compact size, Malé is a dynamic urban centre characterised by modern high-rises, ongoing development, and a blend of history and progress. It serves as the main transit point for travellers to the Maldives, with Velana International Airport located on the adjacent island.

Velana International Airport also provides international and domestic connections as the gateway to the Maldives' resort islands and beyond.

To note, internal transportation is exceptionally cheap.