The number of international flights to the Maldives last year increased by three percent compared to the previous year, statistics have shown.
The central bank, Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) data shows that 15,883 international flights flew to the Maldives in 2023, an increase of 594 flights from the 15,289 recorded in 2022.
Monthly figures for international flight movements in 2023
January - 1,673 flights
February - 1,391 flights
March - 1,472 flights
April - 1,305 flights
May - 1,150 flights
June - 1,082 flights
July - 1,211 flights
August - 1,247 flights
September - 1,153 flights
October - 1,334 flights
November - 1,344 flights
December - 1,521 flights
Among the international flights to the Maldives in 2023, 14,608 were scheduled flights, while 1,275 were private jet and charter flights.
