The flag carrier airline of Spain, Iberia, has introduced its commercial operations to the Maldives.
Iberia will make three weekly flights to Velana International Airport (VIA) starting from July 3, according to the Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL).
Iberia can accommodate 288 and 292 passengers on its Airbus A330-200 and A330-300, respectively. Iberia made its maiden flight to the Maldives operated by A330/300 with 218 passengers.
MCAL said the airline will make three weekly flights to VIA, departing from Madrid on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and returning on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. The outgoing and incoming flights are timed for easy connections in Madrid to other Iberia destinations in Spain and the rest of Europe, added MACL.