Latest News from Turkish Travel & Tourism Industry
Taxi Prices in Istanbul Now Higher Than Flights to Europe
Taxi prices in Istanbul have reached astonishing new heights, surpassing the cost of flights to Europe. Recent reports reveal that a taxi ride from Sultanahmet ...
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Record-Breaking Turkish Outbound Travel: 11 Million Travelers, $7.7B Spent
Turkish outbound travel reached record levels in 2024, with 11,390,520 travelers heading abroad and generating a total expenditure of $7.7 billion. The surge in international ...
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World’s Best Snowcross Athletes Compete in Turkey’s Erciyes
Turkey’s Erciyes Ski Resort is set to welcome the world’s best snowcross athletes as it hosts the FIM Snowcross World Championship 2025. This high-energy event, ...
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ITB Berlin: Turkey Targets 65M Tourists & $64B Revenue in 2025
Turkey is setting ambitious goals for 2025, aiming to welcome 65 million tourists and generate $64 billion in revenue as the country continues its record-breaking ...
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Istanbul to Phnom Penh: Turkish Airlines Adds Cambodia to Its Network
Turkish Airlines is expanding its Southeast Asia network with the launch of flights from Istanbul to Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia, starting December 10, ...
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Antalya’s Tourism Growth Fueled by UK and Poland in 2025
Antalya is gearing up for another record-breaking tourism season, with British and Polish travelers leading the surge in visitor numbers. Early bookings for 2025 indicate ...
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Turkey’s First Luxury Designer Outlet to Open Near Istanbul Airport
Istanbul is set to become home to Turkey’s first luxury designer outlet, with Florentia Village scheduled to open in 2026 near Istanbul Airport. Developed by ...
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Seville-Istanbul Flights Go Daily Starting March 30
Passengers traveling between Seville and Istanbul will soon have daily direct flights, as Pegasus Airlines expands its service starting March 30, 2025. The decision comes ...
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Lufthansa Resumes Munich-Izmir Flights in Summer 2025
German airline Lufthansa has announced that it will restart its Munich-Izmir flights in the summer of 2025, bringing back a long-anticipated route for travelers between ...
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flydubai Expands Summer Network with New Flights to Antalya
flydubai is extending its seasonal summer network with the launch of daily flights to Antalya, Türkiye, offering travelers more options to explore the Mediterranean coastline. ...
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KM Malta Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Malta and Istanbul
KM Malta Airlines is set to enhance connectivity between Malta and Istanbul with the launch of a new direct flight route starting June 2, 2025. ...
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Think You Have a Schengen Visa Appointment? You Might Be Tricked
Turkish travelers applying for a Schengen visa may unknowingly be falling victim to fraud, as unauthorized travel agencies are reportedly selling fake Schengen visa appointments ...
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Turkish Cafés Start Charging Extra for Time at Tables
A cup of tea or coffee in Turkey’s cafés has long been an affordable luxury, but recent price hikes and new time-based fees are changing ...
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Istanbul Snowstorm Disruptions Continue: Latest Travel & Weather Update
Istanbul snowstorm continues to cause widespread travel disruptions as heavy snowfall, icy roads, and freezing temperatures grip the city. Turkish Airlines has announced further flight ...
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Tourism in Turkey Grows 6% as Millions of Visitors Arrive in January
Turkey’s tourism industry is off to a strong start in 2025, welcoming over 2.1 million foreign visitors in January alone. According to the latest figures ...
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Kazakhstan’s FlyArystan Debuts Seasonal Istanbul-Karaganda Flights
Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline, FlyArystan, launches Istanbul-Karaganda flights, a new seasonal route, offering the first-ever direct connection between the two cities. This marks the first-ever direct ...
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IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands in Turkey with Crowne Plaza Istanbul West
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is reinforcing its presence in Turkey (Türkiye) with the announcement of Crowne Plaza ...
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Snowstorm Hits Turkey: Flights Delayed, Ski Resorts See Record Snow
A powerful winter storm sweeping Turkey is bringing flight delays, road closures, and record-breaking snowfall in ski resorts, causing major disruptions for travelers. The impact ...
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Istanbul Braces for Week-Long Snowstorm: Airports and Roads Affected
A powerful snowstorm is set to blanket Istanbul, bringing widespread travel disruptions, flight cancellations, and road closures. Authorities have implemented extraordinary measures to minimize the ...
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Vietnam Taps Turkish Expertise for Multi-Billion-Dollar Airport Project
A new aviation hub is taking shape in Southeast Asia, and Turkish engineering is playing a crucial role in bringing it to life. IC İçtaş, ...
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