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GAN Gan International Airport

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Gan International Airport (GAN) serves Addu City, about 6 km south of Addu City. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAGAN
ICAOVRMG
ServesAddu City
From centre6 km
Non-stop3
Airlines1
TimezoneIndian/Maldives
Elevation2 m

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The airport in numbers

Gan International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Gan International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 152,740 passengers in 2016.

Passengers / year
152,740
as of 2016
Elevation
2 מ׳
above sea level

Figures: Wikidata (CC0)

Airport to city

Getting from Gan International Airport to Addu City

The airport is about 6 km south of Addu City, about 17 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~15 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~17 minmetered
Private transfer~17 minfixed upfront
Car rental~17 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From GAN to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Fuvahmulah53 km74 min—
Thinadhoo137 km144 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Gan International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Gan Island ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Gan International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 3 destinations, operated by 1 airlines. The busiest routes:

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Gan International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Gan International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Gan Island shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Gan International Airport to the centre of Addu City?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 6 km south of Addu City, about 17 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Gan International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Gan International Airport to Addu City?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Gan International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Gan International Airport?
About 3 destinations, including Male, Colombo, Kaadedhdhoo. 1 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Gan International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Gan International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Gan International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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