Air travel was the most common form of transport used to travel overseas by United Kingdom (UK) residents over the period from 2008 and 2019. The number of visits using air travel increased significantly over the years, reaching more than 79.5 million overseas trips in 2019. In contrast, sea travel has slowly decreased over the same time period.
Number of visits abroad by United Kingdom (UK) residents from 2011 to 2019, by mode of travel
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Estimates based on the International Passenger Survey (IPS). Interviews are conducted with passengers arriving and departing from the country and include visits for all purposes, including for vacation, business, study, visiting friends and family, and other leisure purposes.
The data for 2019 was produced using a new improved estimation method. Figures from 2009 to 2018 shown here have been revised according to the new method. The impact of the improved methodology can be viewed here.
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Office for National Statistics (UK). (May 22, 2020). Number of visits abroad by United Kingdom (UK) residents from 2011 to 2019, by mode of travel (in 1,000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 22, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/578775/visits-abroad-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents-by-mode-of-travel/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Number of visits abroad by United Kingdom (UK) residents from 2011 to 2019, by mode of travel (in 1,000s)." Chart. May 22, 2020. Statista. Accessed February 22, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/578775/visits-abroad-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents-by-mode-of-travel/
Office for National Statistics (UK). (2020). Number of visits abroad by United Kingdom (UK) residents from 2011 to 2019, by mode of travel (in 1,000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 22, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/578775/visits-abroad-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents-by-mode-of-travel/
Office for National Statistics (UK). "Number of Visits Abroad by United Kingdom (Uk) Residents from 2011 to 2019, by Mode of Travel (in 1,000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 May 2020, https://www.statista.com/statistics/578775/visits-abroad-by-united-kingdom-uk-residents-by-mode-of-travel/
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