The Turkish Tourism Board has announced a 19.5pc year-on-year growth in tourism numbers from Ireland in 2023.
This growth exceeded expectations and contributed to a total of 163,000 visitors from Ireland to Turkey in the same year.
Türkiye (Turkey) is positioning itself as the preferred destination for Irish tourists, with its vibrant culture, rich history, and stunning landscapes. The ITAA conference 2023 was held in Antalya.
In 2023, Türkiye welcomed a total of 56.7m international visitors, reflecting a 10pc increase, and its tourism income rose by 17pc to €49.6bn, highlighting its strong presence in the global travel market.
The number of flights to Turkey is increasing in 2024 as SunExpress are to fly Dublin to Izmir 7w & Antalya 3w in summer 2024 and Turkish Airways is considering increasing its 18w service to Istanbul. Aer LIngus fly 4w to Izmir and Ryanair fly 2w to Dalaman and Milas.
