Azerbaijan Airlines Launches Strategic Interline Partnership with Maldivian
- Joe Breitfeller
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Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has announced the launch of a new strategic partnership with Maldivian, to Enhance Connectivity to the Maldives.
On Monday (September 22, 2025), Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), a part of AZCON Holding, announced the signing of a new strategic interline agreement with Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives. This new partnership marks a significant milestone in enhancing travel options for AZAL customers wishing to visit the Maldives’ island destinations. With this collaboration, passengers traveling with AZAL will now be able to connect from Velana International Airport (MLE) to 17 unique island destinations across the Maldives via Maldivian’s extensive domestic network.
In Monday’s announcement, AZAL’s Chief Commercial Officer, Jamil Manizade, said,
“The partnership with Maldivian is an important step for Azerbaijan Airlines in expanding our route network and strengthening our international presence. For our passengers in Azerbaijan and neighbouring regions, this collaboration opens new travel opportunities and brings one of the world’s most desirable leisure destinations — the Maldives — closer. We believe this collaboration will serve as a strong platform for even deeper cooperation between our two airlines in the future.”
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives, offers an extensive domestic and international network. The carrier’s fleet serves 17 domestic airports and international destinations such as India, China and beyond. Maldivian operates the largest wheel-based fleet in the Maldives, complemented by specialized seaplane services for seamless tourist connectivity.
Source: Azerbaijan Airlines
