Manta Air

Manta Air is a Maldivian airline based in the Maldives, which began its operations on 24 February 2019. It will begin international operations in 2024.^[1]

Manta Air

IATA ICAO Call sign NR MAV SEA WING
Founded	2016
Commenced operations	24 February 2019
Hubs	Dhaalu Airport
Fleet size	03-17
Destinations	06
Key people	Mohamed Khaleel (CEO)
Employees	250
Website	mantaair.mv

History

Manta Air had its first aircraft delivered on 12 November 2018,^[2] and the airline was unveiled to the Maldives on 22 November 2018 by the Vice President of the Maldives, Faisal Naseem.^[3]

Manta Air received the Air Operator's Certificate on 21 February 2019 and officially started its operations on 24 February 2019.^[4]

Manta Air began its float-plane (seaplane) operations on 17 November 2019.^[5][6]

Destinations

Manta Air flies to the following domestic and international destinations on scheduled service as of March 2025:^[7]

Domestic and International Destinations

Country	City	Airport	IATA	Notes	Ref
India	Bangalore	Kempegowda International Airport	BLR	Seasonal	from DDD
Maldives	Malé	Velana International Airport	MLE	Base
	Ifuru	Ifuru Airport	IFU
	Madivaru	Madivaru Airport	LMV
	Dharavandhoo	Dharavandhoo Airport	DRV
	Kudahuvadhoo	Dhaalu Airport	DDD	Hub

Fleet

Manta Air operates the following aircraft (as of 25 December 2024).

Manta Air fleet

Aircraft	In service	Order	Passengers	Remark
ATR 72-600	3	—	64	Leased from Nordic Aviation Capital
DHC-6-300 Twin Otter	15		15	—
DHC-6-200 Twin Otter	2		15	—
Airbus A321neo	—	5	180	Leasing From CALC (China Aircraft Lease)
Total	20	5

ATR 72-600 of Manta Air

Manta Air Historic fleet

Aircraft	fleet	introduced	Retired	Replacement aircraft	Remark
DHC-6-300 Twin Otter	1	2021	2024	—	—
Beechcraft 1900	1	2022	2023	—	—