Türkiye leads as top destination for Russian travelers
Data from the Russian FSB Border Service shows that Türkiye was the most popular foreign destination for Russian travelers in January-June 2026.
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Wildfires in Türkiye not affect demand for tours among Russians - ATOR
According to ATOR Executive Director Maya Lomidze, forest fires in Türkiye have not negatively affected demand from Russian tourists
Russia surpasses Germany in number of tourists visiting Turkey - Erdogan
Russia has taken first place in the number of tourists visiting Turkey, surpassing Germany, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
Turkish hotels become more affordable for Russian tourists
This is due to the outflow of European tourists
Russians remain loyal to vacation in Türkiye
Russian tourists' interest in the country is steadily growing, the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) reports
Russia ranks second in number of tourists visiting Türkiye
At the beginning of 2026, the number of Russian tourists visiting Türkiye reached 650,000, making Russians the second-largest tourist flow in the country.
FUNSUN launches charter flights to Antalya from Grozny for first time
This summer, charter flights from six Russian cities to Antalya will be included into the flight schedule. FUN&SUN is introducing these charter services in partnership with AZUR air.
Türkiye and Abkhazia top spring destinations for travelers on 100,000 ruble budget
Türkiye and Abkhazia have emerged as the most popular spring travel destinations for tourists seeking vacations within a 100,000-ruble budget, according to industry data.
ATOR: Egypt leads as top tourist destination in January
In January, Russian tourists traditionally choose vacations in warm climates. ATOR named the most popular destinations, with Egypt leading the list.
Russians actively booking summer 2026 holidays in Türkiye
Sales for summer 2026 tour packages to Türkiye have launched, sparking significant demand from Russian tourists, with early booking discounts of up to 40%.
ATOR reports on situation with tourist poisoning in Türkiye
This holiday season, the situation with poisoning cases among vacationers in Türkiye is the same as in the previous summer seasons, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), citing tourism sector insurers.
Turkey suggests canceling all-you-can-eat format at hotels
Turkish authorities are discussing an option of replacing the traditional all-you-can-eat format in hotels and restaurants as part of combating food waste, the Sabah newspaper says.
Türkiye enters world's top 5 most visited countries
The most visited countries in the world in 2024 have been announced, with Türkiye entering the top 5, and two countries of the Arabian Peninsula also making the top 15.
Antalya loses 20% of tourists since the beginning of 2025
Türkiye announced that almost 700,000 tourists have visited Antalya since the beginning of the year. Travelers were warned not to count on cheap vacations in the country.
Russia's tourist traffic to Turkey declines in winter - ATOR
The tourist traffic from Russia to Turkey dropped by 13% during the last winter compared with the same period in the previous year to 577,000 visits, the …
Turkish Ambassador refutes information on cancellation of "all-inclusive"
The all-inclusive format will not disappear in Türkiye. Although the topic of its cancellation is regularly raised in the Turkish media, these conversations have had no real consequences so far, Ambassador Tanju Bilgiç stated.
Mordovia doubles number of flights to Antalya
The organization of new flights is carried out in close contact with Mordovia and Volga region travel agencies
ATOR: Mass closure of Turkish hotels does not affect Russian tourists
Tourists from Russia will not notice significant changes in the organization of their vacations amid the closure of hotels in Türkiye, according to the president of ATOR.
UTair to launch Moscow-Antalya flights in spring
The Russian airline UTair is launching flights from Moscow to Antalya for the summer season. The schedule will be expanded with flights from other Russian cities soon.
Türkiye aims to welcome 70 million tourists in 2025
The number of tourists visiting Türkiye is likely to increase by at least 5-10%, Türkiye Hoteliers’ Association (TÜROFED) President Erkan Yağcı has said. Türkiye, which hosted a record number of holidaymakers …
