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Maldives welcomes over 955,000 tourists so far this year

Tourist arrivals to the Maldives reached 955,296 as of 3 June, slightly below the 966,585 recorded during the same period in 2025, a decline of 1.2 per cent. Arrivals fell sharply in March and April but rose 1.7 per cent in May, with China, Russia and the United Kingdom the top three source markets.

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  • 955,296 visitors total tourist arrivals MM TV (English) reaching a total of 955,296 visitors as of 3 June

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    Earlier reports gave 886,545 tourists 26 May, 10:06 Miadhu

  • 966,585 visitors tourist arrivals same period previous year MM TV (English) During the same period in 2025, the Maldives recorded 966,585 tourist arrivals, representing a decline of 1.2 per cent this year.

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  • 20.5 per cent change in arrivals in March MM TV (English) Tourist arrivals fell by 20.5 per cent in March and 24.4 per cent in April compared to the corresponding periods last year.

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  • 24.4 per cent change in arrivals in April MM TV (English) Tourist arrivals fell by 20.5 per cent in March and 24.4 per cent in April compared to the corresponding periods last year.

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  • 1.7 per cent change in arrivals in May MM TV (English) the market showed signs of recovery in May, with arrivals increasing by 1.7 per cent

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  • 16.9 per cent change in arrivals first three days of June MM TV (English) Arrivals recorded during the first three days of June remain 16.9 per cent lower than the same period in 2025.

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  • 145,702 visitors arrivals from China MM TV (English) China continues to be the Maldives' largest source market, contributing 145,702 visitors so far this year.

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  • 127,460 arrivals arrivals from Russia MM TV (English) Russia ranks second with 127,460 arrivals, while the United Kingdom is third with 80,811 visitors.

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  • 80,811 visitors arrivals from the United Kingdom MM TV (English) Russia ranks second with 127,460 arrivals, while the United Kingdom is third with 80,811 visitors.

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  • 97.2 per cent share of arrivals via Velana International Airport MM TV (English) Velana International Airport accounted for the vast majority of tourist arrivals, handling 97.2 per cent of all visitors entering the country.

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  • 0.3 per cent share of arrivals via Maafaru International Airport MM TV (English) Gan International Airport received 0.4 per cent of arrivals, while Maafaru International Airport accounted for 0.3 per cent.

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