Türkiye Welcomes 47,25 Million Foreign Tourists in First 10 Months of 2025

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Istanbul and Antalya lead January–October arrivals as overall visitor numbers remain stable year-on-year.

Russia, Germany and the UK top the list of source markets, ministry data shows.

Türkiye recorded 47.25 million foreign arrivals between January and October 2025, according to figures released by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Friday. The total marks a 0.1% decline compared to the same period last year, indicating stable demand in a year shaped by strong regional competition and shifting travel patterns.

Istanbul and Antalya Remain Dominant Gateways

Istanbul consolidated its position as Türkiye’s leading international entry point. The city attracted 16.01 million visitors, accounting for 33.9% of all foreign arrivals in the first 10 months of the year.

Antalya followed closely with a 32.5% share, continuing its role as the country’s key Mediterranean resort destination. The border province of Edirne, which draws significant cross-border traffic from Bulgaria and Greece, ranked third.

Russia Leads Source Markets

In terms of nationalities, Russia remained Türkiye’s largest inbound market with a 13.5% share from January to October. Germany and the UK followed as the next-largest source markets.

Strong October Performance

October alone saw 5.68 million foreign visitors, representing a 4.3% year-on-year increase, underlining continued momentum in the final quarter of the year.