Gan International Airport (GAN), Gan Island

GAN is the IATA airport code for Gan International Airport (Gan Island, Maldives). Its ICAO code is VRMG.

Airport

Gan International Airport is a large airport in Gan Island, Maldives with scheduled passenger flights. Its longest runway is 3,658 m long (concrete), at an elevation of 2 m (6 ft).

Gan International Airport is located on Gan Island in the Maldives. This international airport serves as a vital gateway for travelers seeking to explore the picturesque landscapes of the Maldivian archipelago. Facilities at the airport include a modern terminal equipped to handle international flight operations.

The airport is known for its IATA code GNI and its proximity to several popular resort islands, making it a hub for tourism in the region. Key airlines that operate at Gan International Airport include major carriers from various countries, which connect visitors to and from this tropical paradise.

Originally inaugurated in 1981, Gan International Airport has undergone several upgrades to enhance its capacity and services. This airport plays a critical role in facilitating air traffic to the southern atolls of the Maldives, contributing significantly to the local economy and tourism industry.

Basic Information

Full Name

Gan International Airport

IATA Code

GAN

ICAO Code

VRMG

Location

Gan Island, Maldives

Continent

Asia

Time Zone

Maldives Time (UTC+5)

How early to be at GAN

International flights: 3 to 3.5 hours before departure
Domestic flights: 2 to 2.5 hours before departure

Our estimate for a normal day; the airport publishes no figure of its own.

Check-in usually closes 40 to 60 minutes before departure. Your airline's own time is on its website and your booking, and it always wins.

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Key facts

Scheduled passenger flights

Yes

Size

Large Airport

Elevation

2 m (6 ft)

Longest runway

3,658 m (12,000 ft), concrete

Airport facts from OurAirports (public domain), checked 16 Oct 2026.

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Lounge access

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GAN: questions and answers

What is the airport code of Gan International Airport?

The airport code of Gan International Airport is GAN (IATA) and VRMG (ICAO).

Which city is GAN airport in?

Gan International Airport is in Gan Island, Maldives.

Does Gan International Airport have scheduled passenger flights?

Yes. GAN has scheduled passenger flights; see the airlines that fly here on this page.

Contact

Website

https://web.archive.org/web/20100209061635/http://www.airports.com.mv:80/domestic/gan.htm

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gan_International_Airport

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