Sri Lanka Welcomes Over 840,000 Tourists in 2026 So Far

Sri Lanka has recorded a total of 840,411 foreign tourist arrivals from January 1 to April 22, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.

During the first 22 days of April alone, 99,777 tourists visited the country, with the highest single-day arrival recorded on April 2, when 6,624 tourists entered Sri Lanka.

India remains the leading source market, with 29,192 Indian tourists arriving since April 1. Other key contributors include:

• United Kingdom – 8,439
• Australia – 8,186
• China – 7,161
• Russia – 5,342
• France – 4,659

A notable number of visitors have also arrived from Germany, Switzerland, and Bangladesh.

The steady inflow highlights Sri Lanka’s continued recovery and growing appeal as a global travel destination.