Meeting someone at Maamigili Airport.
Villa International Airport Maamigili (VAM · VRMV), Alif Dhaal Atoll, Maldives. Which terminal, how long they'll take to come out, and a greeting board ready for the arrivals hall.
Greeting board for Maamigili Airport
Make a sign for VAM Arrivals. Show it full screen, save it, or create a Greet so they can find you.
Which terminal
Villa International Airport Maamigili is a regional airport, usually with a single arrivals area. When a couple of flights land together it fills up fast, so agree one exact spot to wait.
Where to wait
Put the exact spot in your Greet. Your guest sees it on their phone from the moment they land at VAM, even without signal.
- Inside the arrivals hall, a few metres back from the doors passengers come through.
- At one landmark you can both name: a numbered exit, a café sign or the information desk.
- Not right at the barrier, where everyone crowds and nobody can see past the first row.
Passport control and timing
International arrivals go through passport control and customs before the arrivals hall. Domestic flights within Maldives are usually much quicker.
Maamigili runs on Indian/Maldives time. The clock at the top of this page shows the local time now.
Other airports nearby
If they could be flying into a different airport, check which one first. Within 250 km of VAM: Malé MLE (111 km), Thimarafushi TMF (145 km), Dharavandhoo DRV (190 km), Kadhdhoo KDO (195 km).
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Which terminal will they arrive at in Maamigili?
Check the arrival terminal on their booking or in the airline's app. Smaller airports like VAM usually have one arrivals area.
How long after landing do passengers come out at VAM?
Usually 20 to 45 minutes, longer with checked bags or passport control. With a Greet they tap I've landed and Collecting my bags, so you know instead of guessing.
What time is it at VAM right now?
Maamigili runs on Indian/Maldives time. The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Can my guest use Arigreet at VAM without the app?
Yes. They open your link in their phone's browser. Airport Wi-Fi is enough.
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