Russia tops in tourist arrivals to Azerbaijan

The largest number of tourists to Azerbaijan came from Russia in 2024, the Azerbaijan Tourism Board reported.

The number of tourists from Russia has jumped by 17% compared to 2023.

Tourists from Türkiye followed closely, with an increase of 13% year-on-year.

Significant growth was also recorded from tourists coming from India (+108%), China (+93%), Pakistan (+47%), Kazakhstan (+39%), Saudi Arabia (+22%), and Iran (+27%).

The significant uptick in tourist arrivals from China was tied to Azerbaijan rolling out a one-year visa-free regime for Chinese citizens.

Additionally, the number of travelers from Georgia (+7%), Uzbekistan (+17%), the UAE (+2%) and other countries also saw an increase.

Last year, Azerbaijan experienced an influx of approximately 2.6 million visitors.