<P> The number of resorts increased from 2 to 92 between 1972 and 2007 . As of 2007, over 8,380,000 tourists had visited Maldives . </P> <P> Visitors to the Maldives do not need to apply for a visa pre-arrival, regardless of their country of origin, provided they have a valid passport, proof of onward travel, and the money to be self - sufficient while in the country . </P> <P> Most visitors arrive at Malé International Airport, on Hulhulé Island, adjacent to the capital Malé . The airport is served by flights to and from India, Sri Lanka, Doha, Dubai, Singapore, Istanbul, and major airports in South - East Asia, as well as charters from Europe . Gan Airport, on the southern atoll of Addu, also serves an international flight to Milan several times a week . British Airways offers direct flights to the Maldives around 2--3 times per week . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section needs additional citations for verification . Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (October 2016) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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