Indian Outbound Travel Hits 32.71 Million in 2025 as West Asia Turmoil Fails to Deter Trips
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Updated · Mint · Jul 5
Indian Outbound Travel Hits 32.71 Million in 2025 as West Asia Turmoil Fails to Deter Trips
2 articles · Updated · Mint · Jul 5
Summary
India logged 32.71 million overseas departures in 2025, up 5.9% from 30.89 million in 2024, showing outbound travel held up despite flight rerouting, longer journeys and higher fares after the West Asia war.
19.07 million international passenger movements were recorded in January-March 2026, including 9.77 million departures; the UAE led destinations with 2.50 million departing passengers, ahead of Thailand and Singapore.
43.5% of overseas departures in 2025 were for leisure and 98% were by air, as travel firms cited rising incomes, better connectivity, easier visas and stronger demand for wellness, culinary and other experiential trips.
Thailand drew 2.49 million Indian visitors in 2025 who spent 93.86 billion baht, while Japan reached a record 315,100 Indian arrivals and Australia reported nearly 450,000 Indian visitors spending A$2.5 billion.
India's outbound tourism market is projected to expand from $18.8 billion in 2024 to $55.4 billion by 2034, prompting destinations from Singapore to Saudi Arabia to intensify efforts to win Indian travelers.