Antalya Welcomes 17 Million Tourists in 2024!

Antalya set a new record in 2024, hosting 17 million visitors. This Mediterranean gem continues to solidify its position as a leading global tourism destination with historic numbers.

A Year of Records for Antalya Tourism

Antalya, the jewel of the Mediterranean, achieved its highest-ever visitor numbers in 2024, marking a groundbreaking year for the city’s tourism sector.

The number of tourists visiting Antalya in 2024 reached 16,925,349, reflecting an 8% increase compared to the previous year. Adding 352,754 transfer passengers arriving through Antalya Airport, the total number of visitors recorded was 17,278,103.

This milestone cements Antalya’s status as a top tourism destination, breaking all-time records for annual visitor numbers.

Top Tourist-Sending Countries

During the 12-month period, the leading countries sending tourists to Antalya were:

1. Russia: 3,909,960 visitors

2. Germany: 3,517,589 visitors

3. United Kingdom: 1,574,167 visitors

These were followed by Poland, the Netherlands, Kazakhstan, Romania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, and Lithuania.

Record-Breaking Numbers of Turkish Citizens

Antalya also achieved a historic milestone in 2024 for the number of Turkish citizens visiting from abroad. For the first time, this figure surpassed 1 million, with 1,011,099 Turkish citizens visiting the city, marking a significant turning point for Antalya’s tourism sector.

Peak Daily Visitor Numbers

Antalya Airport witnessed a record daily visitor count in 2024. On Saturday, August 3, a total of 102,755 visitors entered the city through the Antalya Airport International Terminal, setting the highest daily visitor record ever.

December Visitor Statistics

In December, Antalya welcomed 318,641 tourists. The largest share of visitors came from:

1. Germany: 81,244 visitors

2. Russia: 46,793 visitors

3. United Kingdom: 34,170 visitors

These were followed by visitors from Poland, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, the Netherlands, Romania, and Belgium.

Top Three Tourist-Sending Countries

1. Russia

2. Germany

3. United Kingdom

Antalya’s achievement of surpassing 1 million Turkish citizens visiting from abroad for the first time in its history is a testament to its growing appeal and enduring popularity as a global tourism hotspot.