Tourexpi
Türkiye Welcomes 47,25 Million Foreign Tourists in First 10 Months of 2025
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.
Image
Credit: © AA
The most interesting news
Read the News
GNTB strengthens dialogue to safeguard inbound tourism amid geopolitical uncertainty
New crisis task force and industry exchange launched to address potential impacts of Middle East conflict
Read the News
Lufthansa Group accelerates strategy with fleet cuts and capacity reductions
Rising kerosene prices and labour-related costs prompt early retirement of aircraft and programme adjustments
Read the News
Radisson Blu opens new flagship hotel at Almaty Airport
171-room property strengthens Radisson Hotel Group’s presence in Kazakhstan and Central Asia
Read the News
US remains world’s largest travel market but WTTC warns of growing competition
New research highlights declining international demand and calls for stronger promotion
Read the News
Spain unveils new SICTED programme focused on sustainable tourism
Updated system integrates sustainability, technology and quality standards across tourism destinations
Read the News
Agoda highlights top birdwatching destinations across Asia
Curated selection spans wetlands, rainforests and mountain habitats along major migratory routes
Read the News
Ethiopian Airlines confirms order for six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Africa’s largest Dreamliner operator expands widebody fleet to support intercontinental growth
Read the News
Six Senses Fiji supports relocation of endangered iguanas to neighbouring island
Conservation project aims to establish a second population of the critically endangered Fijian crested iguana
Read the News
Star Princess completes first transit of the Panama Canal
Princess Cruises’ newest ship marks milestone during inaugural season
Read the News
Lufthansa Group adjusts summer flight schedule and reduces capacity slightly
Unprofitable routes are removed while hub operations in Zurich, Vienna and Brussels expand
Read the News
Saudia to relocate to New Terminal One at JFK in 2026
Saudi Arabia’s national carrier strengthens connectivity with New York as part of the airport’s major redevelopment
Read the News
Autograph Collection Hotels makes India debut with Noormahal in Karnal
Palatial 176-room property along the Grand Trunk Road combines royal heritage, contemporary design and large-scale event spaces
Read the News
Norwegian Cruise Line returns to Philadelphia after 15 years
Norwegian Jewel launches new sailings to Bermuda and Canada & New England from the historic U.S. port
Read the News
Ireland seen as vulnerable to potential jet fuel shortages
Heavy reliance on air travel raises concerns for tourism and cargo as European fuel stocks tighten
Read the News
Radisson Hotel Group launches first Radisson RED hotel in Türkiye
Radisson RED Izmir Point Bornova brings lifestyle-driven hospitality concept to İzmir
Read the News
Ryanair urges Austria to abolish €12 aviation tax to prevent traffic decline
Airline warns routes, aircraft and passenger growth will shift to lower-cost neighbouring markets without policy change
Read the News
Delta TechOps and LATAM Airlines Brasil expand A320 component repair collaboration
New agreement creates a single commercial interface and strengthens global repair capacity through LATAM’s MRO facility in Brazil
Read the News
Club Med plans Exclusive Collection resort on Koh Samui with Central Group Capital
New beachfront property in Thailand will expand the premium all-inclusive brand’s presence in Asia
Read the News
IHG expands in Europe with 11 new hotels across three countries
More than 1,800 rooms to be added in Germany, Belgium and France by 2027
Read the News
Hilton launches ‘Cooking with Chris’ culinary travel series in Morocco
CEO Chris Nassetta explores local cuisine and traditions starting with Moroccan chicken tagine
Read the News
Qatar allows gradual return of foreign airline flights via Doha
Civil Aviation Authority approves restart of operations after safety assessment
