Türkiye tops list of Russian tourists' 2024 destinations
Türkiye was the top destination for Russian tourists in 2024, attracting 38.5% of travelers, according to Russia's Association of Tour Operators. It was followed by the UAE (11.4%), China (10.9%), Thailand (10%), and Egypt (8.5%). Russian tourists to Türkiye rose 6.3% to 6.7 million, while total outbound travel increased 15.4% to 17.4 million.
- Türkiye
- Anadolu Agency
- Published Date: 02:43 | 06 February 2025
- Modified Date: 02:44 | 06 February 2025
Türkiye topped the list of Russian tourists' destinations in 2024, according to data released Thursday by Russia's Association of Tour Operators.
Well over one-third of Russian tourists, fully 38.5%, chose to travel to Türkiye in 2024.
Türkiye was followed by the United Arab Emirates with an 11.4% share, China with 10.9%, Thailand with 10%, and Egypt with 8.5%.
The number of Russian tourists who traveled to Türkiye last year rose to 6.7 million, up 6.3% from 2023.
The total number of Russian tourists traveling abroad also climbed to 17.4 million last year, shooting up 15.4% from the previous year.
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