Now, the time Maldives tourism has become a trending topic in the world. Last year, Maldives had set a record of more than 1. 8 million tourists as of December 20th. Maldives is one of the top holiday and tourist destinations. If you want to get away from the daily noise of the city and need a perfect time for your own, Maldives can be a good option. Earlier, it was famed for couples visiting, but now the time, it has something for each type of traveler. Whether you want a honeymoon escape, a family holiday, or your own solo time. Maldives is ideal.
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Countries mostly visited the Maldives
India
India always has a special relationship with the Maldives. There are various reasons like clear skies, calm air, and sandy beaches that attract Indians. Maldives and India both have a history of Buddhism and both countries also share the Indian Ocean. Another reason that attracts Indians to visit Maldives is the cheap flights and less travel time duration.
The Maldives is 2000 km away from India and this distance can vary according to the city in which you are living. There are various ways to reach Maldives from India from which the best way is through air. The air route is the most famous way to reach the Maldives from India. There are a large number of flights that connect India to Maldives. The famous airport of Maldives i.e. Velena International Airport in the capital city of Male receives flights from India. The other airport in Dhaalu Atoll also receives various flights from the southern part of India. The flight time from India to Maldives is around 10 hours.
China
Diplomatic relations between China and Maldives were established in 1972. An embassy for Chinese tourists is in the capital city of Male which was opened in November 2011. In the last two years, Maldives has gained a rapid increase in tourists from 12,764 to 1,87,118.
There are 3 popular routes from China to the Maldives which cover the distance of 4000 km to 6000 km. Three international airports of China i.e. Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Beijing Capital Airport, and Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport serve the Maldives at its main international airport within 12 to 16 hours.
United Kingdom
The Maldives and the United Kingdom have close friendly, and beneficial mutual relations with each other. More than 1,00,000 people from the UK head to Maldives every year to experience the Maldives’ natural beauty and lavish resorts. In 2022, the Maldives recorded 1.6 million visitors which is the highest record as compared to the last few years.
There are various direct and indirect flights operating from UK airports to reach the only international airport in Maldives. Airlines like British Airways and Emirates serve from different UK airports and reach within 10-11 hours in the Maldives. Some indirect flights by Qatar Airways and Virgin Atlantic Airways also take off to reach the Maldives with one or two stopovers.
Germany
Germany and Maldives have had diplomatic relations since 1966. Lots of people visit Maldives from Germany which contributes to 29% of GDP. As of December 2023, the Maldives have recorded 1,27,618 visitors from Germany which is also the highest record till the month.
Lots of flights take off from the busiest airport in Germany i.e. Frankfurt Airport to reach the Maldives’ Male International Airport. The distance between these two destinations is 7819 km and the quickest flight gets to Maldives within 12 to 13 hours.
Italy
Maldives and Italy have a long history of relations after the ties in 1996. Both countries bear strong ties in tourism, trade, health, and energy. In 2023, almost 1,18, 412 tourists visited Maldives. In 2011, Maldives and Italy signed an agreement to support the bone marrow transplant project for Thalassemia patients to provide treatment in Italy.
Both destinations share a distance from 7000km to 8000 km. To reach Maldives from Italy, there are 3 popular routes i.e. from Milan Malpensa Airport, Fiumicino Airport, and Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Aiprort to Male International Airport. The time duration of flights from Italy to Maldives ranges between 13 to 15 hours.
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