September 28, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka continues to experience a resurgence in international tourism, with the latest figures indicating that 126,379 travellers arrived in the country during the month of September alone, according to data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).
This steady influx contributes to a total of 1,692,902 tourist arrivals for the year so far, marking a significant rebound for the island nation’s tourism sector as it works to regain momentum following recent global and domestic disruptions.
India remains the largest source of inbound visitors, with 37,179 Indian nationals having arrived in September—representing nearly 30 percent of that month’s total arrivals. The United Kingdom followed with 8,937 visitors, while Germany accounted for 7,799. Not far behind were Australia with 7,049 arrivals, and China with 7,226, reflecting a growing interest from East Asian markets.
On a broader scale, India has contributed 362,774 visitors to Sri Lanka in 2025 so far, reinforcing its position as the country’s most significant tourism partner. The United Kingdom holds second place with 160,078 arrivals, while Russia follows with 121,452, maintaining a strong presence in the post-pandemic travel landscape.
