Air Passenger Numbers in Türkiye Exceed 64.2 Million in First Four Months of 2025

Turkey

The number of air passengers in Türkiye reached 64.25 million in the first four months of 2025, according to Türkiye's Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu.

This includes 278,513 domestic flights and 236,031 international flights, totaling 693,916 aircraft movements, including overpasses.

In April alone, 19.74 million passengers traveled by air, marking a 5.6% increase compared to the same month last year.

Istanbul Airport Leads in Passenger Traffic

Istanbul Airport, one of Türkiye's flagship infrastructure projects, handled 44,784 flights in April, with 6.97 million passengers served – 1.46 million on domestic routes and 5.51 million on international routes. From January to April, the airport recorded 166,422 flights and served 24.94 million passengers, including 4.89 million domestic and 20.05 million international travelers.

Tourism Centers See Significant Passenger Traffic

Airports in tourism hotspots welcomed 10.27 million passengers over four months, with 5.08 million on domestic flights and 5.19 million on international routes. Antalya Airport led the way with 5.65 million passengers, followed by Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport with 3.31 million, Mugla Dalaman Airport with 608,364, Mugla Milas-Bodrum Airport with 511,869, and Gazipasa Alanya Airport with 182,600.

Minister Uraloglu emphasized that these numbers highlight the ongoing recovery and growth of Türkiye’s aviation and tourism sectors.