Turkish tourism sector officials estimate that the number of Russian tourists visiting the country is expected to surpass the 6 million recorded last year in 2024.
Türkiye has become the most popular vacation destination for Russians, particularly since the early 2000s. Millions of Russian tourists visit the country each year, mostly visiting the cities of Antalya, Izmir and Istanbul.
Türkiye outperforms its competitors due to its climate, nature, rich cuisine, developed infrastructure and high-quality service sector. It also has easy transportation via frequent domestic flights by Turkish Airlines (THY).
Lisav Travel Manager Bahattin Abi told Anadolu Agency (AA) at the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition 2024 held earlier this month in the Russian capital that Türkiye hosted approximately 6 million Russian tourists last year, which he believes to surpass in 2024.
Abi said Russia is a “huge market” and that the “opening of new airport has…
