According to the latest statistics, Finnish travelers embarked on a total of 620 thousand trips abroad in March 2023, representing a remarkable 81% increase compared to the previous year. The number of overnight stays reached 4,730 thousand, indicating a notable growth of 58%. The average length of a trip stood at 7.6 nights, with a median length of 4.0 nights. Additionally, package trips accounted for 17% of the total.
Leisure travel played a significant role in driving the surge in trips abroad. In March 2023, the total number of leisure trips reached 490 thousand, displaying a substantial growth of 71%. These trips contributed to a total of 4,020 thousand overnight stays, marking a 40% increase. The average length of a leisure trip was 8.2 nights, with a median length of 4.0 nights. Package trips accounted for 17% of leisure travel.
Business travel also witnessed positive growth, with 140 thousand trips recorded in March 2023. However, specific details regarding the change in this segment were not provided. The number of overnight stays for business purposes amounted to 720 thousand, reflecting a 5.1% average length of trip of 5.1 nights, with a median length of 3.0 nights. Package trips constituted 18% of business travel.
It is important to note that the data regarding cruises, including overnight stays only onboard or day trips, was not available for the given period.
Overall, Finnish travelers demonstrated a strong appetite for international travel in March 2023, particularly in the leisure segment, leading to substantial growth in the number of trips and overnight stays.