Indian Tourists Regain Confidence in Maldives as Arrivals Surpass 100,000 Mark

The number of Indian tourists visiting the Maldives has surpassed 100,000 so far this year, signaling a strong rebound in travel confidence and renewed interest from one of the country’s key markets.

According to the latest statistics from the Ministry of Tourism, 100,596 tourists have arrived from India as of October 18, placing the country sixth among the top source markets for the Maldives in 2025. The data reflects growing momentum following months of concerted promotional efforts by Maldivian tourism authorities to re-engage the Indian market.

China continues to lead the list of source markets, contributing 284,933 arrivals this year. Russia follows in second place with 213,851 visitors, while the United Kingdom ranks third with 152,884 arrivals. Germany and Italy hold the fourth and fifth spots with 126,892 and 116,705 tourists, respectively.

Overall, the Maldives has welcomed 1,743,577 tourists so far this year — a 10 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Tourist arrivals currently average more than 6,000 visitors daily, with 107,088 arrivals recorded so far this month alone.

In a bid to further strengthen the flow of visitors from India, the Maldives launched a dedicated promotional campaign titled “From Tiranga to Turquoise” in August. The campaign, spearheaded by Visit Maldives, aims to boost Indian arrivals to 200,000 by the end of the year.

Visit Maldives expressed optimism that the recent official visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Maldives has deepened bilateral ties, fostering confidence and goodwill that extend to the tourism sector as well.

Adding to the momentum, Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif, appointed as Global Tourism Ambassador for Visit Maldives, is scheduled to visit the country soon — a move expected to further elevate Maldives’ visibility among Indian travelers and strengthen its position as a preferred holiday destination.

With the government continuing to host targeted promotional events and enhance connectivity, the renewed surge in Indian arrivals underscores growing trust and interest in the Maldives as a safe, luxurious, and welcoming destination for travelers from across the region.