Ground Handling & Flight Support in the Maldives
24/7 Flight Support Across the Maldives
Skytours provides ground handling and flight support for business aviation, charter, cargo, medevac and special-mission flights at airports throughout the Maldives.
From the initial flight request through arrival, turnaround and departure, our 24/7 Operations Control Centre coordinates permits, slots, parking, aircraft handling and supporting services through one point of contact.
Our OCC and Airport Operations teams work together throughout each movement, coordinating requirements, providing timely updates and responding when schedules or operational needs change.
Why Choose Skytours for Ground Handling in the Maldives?
Skytours has supported aircraft operations in the Maldives since 2003, combining 24/7 operational coordination with local airport support throughout the country. Our Operations Control Centre works closely with Airport Operations and other teams across Skytours to coordinate each flight from the initial request through arrival, turnaround and departure.
Operators have one point of contact for ground handling, permits, slots, parking, fuel, passenger and crew requirements, and other operational arrangements, helping keep communication and coordination clear throughout the operation.
Flight Operations and OCC Support
- 24/7 flight monitoring and operational coordination
- Flight plan status checks with ATC
- Alternative airport and routing support
- Weather, NOTAM and operational information
- Short-notice requests and schedule changes
- Coordination with airports, authorities and service providers
Ground Handling Services
- Arrival, turnaround and departure coordination
- Ramp supervision
- Ground support equipment coordination
- Baggage and freight handling
- Lavatory and potable water services
- Aircraft cleaning, towing and pushback
Permits, Slots and Regulatory Coordination
- Landing and overflight permits
- Airport slot coordination
- Aircraft parking requests
- Immigration and Customs coordination
- Coordination with airport authorities
- Support with required operational documentation
Passenger and Crew Support
- Arrival and departure assistance
- VIP and CIP arrangements where available
- Crew accommodation bookings
- Airport, hotel and resort transfers
- Laundry and additional crew support
- Inflight catering coordination
Fuel Coordination
- Jet A-1 fuel requests
- Fuel supplier coordination
- Uplift confirmation
- Fuel timing arrangements
- Schedule change updates
- Fuel documentation and payment support
AOG and Technical Support
- Spare parts Customs clearance coordination
- Collection and delivery of aircraft parts
- Airport access and authority liaison
- Coordination with engineers and technical teams
- Sourcing locally available tools and supplies
- Crew, transport and operational support during delays
Ground Handling Across Maldives Airports
Ground handling requirements can vary between airports in the Maldives depending on the type of operation, aircraft, parking availability and services required. Advance coordination is particularly important for permits, slots, parking, fuel and passenger or crew arrangements.
Skytours supports operators across multiple airports in the Maldives, coordinating local requirements with airports, authorities and service providers through its 24/7 Operations Control Centre and Airport Operations teams.
Whether supporting a private jet, charter, cargo or special-mission flight, our teams coordinate the requirements needed for each operation from planning through departure.
Alongside ground handling and flight support, our teams can also coordinate crew accommodation and inflight catering for flights operating to the Maldives.