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.
