Record number of Indian tourists to Azerbaijan last year
The impact will be massive on Azerbaijan, located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, a favourite spot among Indians of late. According to the Azerbaijan Tourism Board, the number of arrivals from India in 2024 touched 2,43,589 – a 108% increase compared to 1,17,302 in 2023. The number of tourists were just 4,853 in 2014, marking a huge surge in the last decade.
“The average Indian spent 2,208 AZN Manat (roughly Rs 1.1 lakh) in 2024,” it said.
Presently, major travel booking platforms have suspended bookings to both the nations. Ixigo announced on May 9 that due to its love for the nation, it was stopping bookings to three countries.
“In solidarity with our nation, Ixigo is suspending…
