MOSCOW
Turkish tourism authorities estimate that Russian tourists are 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, with millions of Russian tourists visiting the country each year. They mostly visit the cities of Antalya, Izmir, and Istanbul.
Türkiye manages to outperform its competitors due to its climate, nature, rich cuisine, developed infrastructure, and high-quality service sector, as well as its ease of transportation via frequent flights by domestic airlines such as Turkish Airlines.
Lisav Travel Manager Bahattin Abi told Anadolu at the Moscow International Travel and Tourism Exhibition 2024 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 a huge impact on transit…
