MEGA Maldives Airlines was a Maldivian airline based at Ibrahim Nasir International Airport. Established to enhance international connectivity and support the country’s growing tourism industry, the airline received its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on 22 December 2010. Over the years, it operated flights to various destinations, contributing to the expansion of air travel options for both tourists and locals.

Despite its efforts in the aviation sector, MEGA Maldives Airlines faced operational challenges, leading to the suspension of all flights on 2 May 2017. The cessation of operations marked the end of its service, leaving a notable impact on Maldives' aviation history.

4 x Boeing 767-300ER4  

1 x Boeing 757-200ERW1 

1 x Boeing 737-800 (Leased from Travel Service)

• Bangladesh​

• Mauritius

• ​Sri Lanka

• ​Hong Kong SAR

• ​India

• ​Japan

• ​South Korea

• ​Saudi Arabia

• ​Maldives

• ​Macau

• ​Malaysia

• ​Oman

• ​Palau

• ​United Arab Emirates

• ​People's Republic of China​

The airline launched its domestic operations with its inaugural flight from Malé to Gan on 28 December 2010. Expanding internationally, it commenced flights between Hong Kong and Gan on 21 January 2011, initially operating on a unique five-day rotation. This route was later modified to connect Hong Kong and Malé while maintaining the same scheduling pattern. Further broadening its network, the airline introduced scheduled services from Malé to Shanghai on 16 July 2011, followed by flights to Beijing on 22 July 2011.

Since 2011, the airline has progressively increased its flight frequencies, now operating four to five weekly flights to Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong, depending on seasonal demand. In addition to these key destinations, the airline has also provided seasonal services to Chongqing, Chengdu, and Hangzhou in China, as well as Incheon (Seoul), South Korea. Expanding its network further, the airline launched a new route from Hong Kong to Koror, Palau, with twice-weekly flights beginning in mid-December 2013.

The airline offers technical support to other carriers at Malé’s Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, including Aircraft on Ground (AOG) assistance. Additionally, it provides ground handling supervision and permit management services for foreign airlines operating in the region. The corporate headquarters of MEGA Maldives Airlines is based in Malé, Maldives.

In September 2016, MEGA Maldives Airlines announced workforce reductions, cutting 65 positions out of its 400-member staff and postponing planned route expansions indefinitely, citing a significant decline in the Chinese leisure travel market.

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That same month, the airline introduced its first Boeing 737-800 under a wet lease agreement with Travel Service as part of its fleet modernization initiative. The aircraft was intended to enhance connectivity across short- and medium-haul routes, with a particular focus on expanding operations into India and Sri Lanka.

On 2 May 2017, MEGA Maldives Airlines suspended all remaining operations, citing restructuring efforts. Prior to its closure, the airline had already scaled down its network, reducing services to just two destinations in China.