Leeli Lounge
★3.5(412 reviews)MLE
Velana's airside SkyTeam lounge, on the upper level above Gates 1-3.
LEELI Lounge is an airside lounge in the international departures area of Velana International Airport, positioned on the first floor above Gates 1-3. It's aimed at SkyTeam passengers leaving the Maldives, giving eligible travellers a calm, contemporary space to settle into before a flight. The lounge keeps to a comfortable, modern template — relaxed seating areas, refreshments and flight information screens so you can keep an eye on your departure. Because it sits directly above the gates, it's an easy step down to boarding once your flight is called, which suits the long-haul departures that route through Malé.
Crowding · varies with departures
A workable spot for email and light tasks before a flight, with Wi-Fi and seating you can use, though it isn't set up as a dedicated business lounge.
A self-service spread of light food and refreshments to keep you going before an international flight, alongside hot drinks and soft drinks. The selection suits a pre-flight bite rather than a full meal, with a bar for something stronger.
Dietary: Vegetarian options
After clearing security in the international departures area, head to the first floor above Gates 1-3; the LEELI Lounge is on the upper level there.
- 01Check in for your international flight
- 02Clear passport control and security
- 03Go up to the first floor above Gates 1-3
- 04Arrive at the LEELI Lounge
Landmarks: Gates 1-3 · International departures upper level
ℹ International Departure Terminal First Floor above Gates 1-3
SkyTeam Elite PlusIncluded: Complimentary snacks · Complimentary cold buffet · Complimentary hot buffet · Complimentary soft drinks
SkyTeam Elite Plus Status or Business/First Class Ticket
Flying from MLE without status? These lounges sell day passes:
See bookable lounges at MLEMake the most of it.
This lounge is for SkyTeam passengers — check your status or cabin qualifies before heading up.
It sits airside, so clear passport control and security first.
Its spot above Gates 1-3 keeps boarding close once your flight is called.
If you're not on SkyTeam, the Moonimaa Lounge (landside, Priority Pass/DragonPass) is the broader-access option at MLE.
Arrive with time in hand at busy international departure banks.
Quick answers.
It's a SkyTeam lounge — eligible SkyTeam status holders and premium-cabin passengers on a qualifying flight. Present your boarding pass and status card.
Yes — it's airside in the international departures area, on the first floor above Gates 1-3, so you'll clear security first.
On the upper level of the international departures area, directly above Gates 1-3 at Velana International.
