According to the temporary data published from the General Directorate of Security on Monday (Aug 22), The number of foreign tourists arriving in Turkey increased by 53% from the last year to 6,665,129 in July.
Of the 6,665,129 foreign visitors who arrived in July, 124,486 ( 1.87%) are excursionists.
In July 2022, the top 5 provinces foreign visitors entered Turkey are:
1-Antalya 34.66% (2,309,973)
2-Istanbul 26.40% (1,759,506)
3-Edirne 11.60% (772,978)
4-Muğla 9.12% (607,530)
5-Izmir 4.23% (281,606)
In January-July 2022 period the number of foreign visitors arrived is 23,030,209 which increased by 128.28% compared to the previous year.
Of the 23,030,209 foreign visitors who arrived in January-July 2022 period, 355,474 (1.54%) are excursionists.
In January-July 2022 period, the top 5 provinces foreign visitors entered Turkey are:
1-İstanbul 36.97% (8,514,806)
2-Antalya 27.61% (6,359,373)
3-Edirne 10.95% (2,522,829)
4-Muğla 6.43% (1,481,991)
5-Artvin 3.39% (781,260)
In the July 2022 time period, the top tourism markets for Turkey are Germany with 14.43% (962,003), Russia Fed. with 11.12% (741,419) United Kingdom (UK) with 8.19% (545,973) share of the total visitors. United Kingdom (UK) is followed by Netherlands and Bulgaria.
In the January – July 2022 time period, the top tourism markets for Turkey are Germany with 12.99% (2,992,551) Russia Fed. with 9.54% (2,197,331) United Kingdom (UK) with 7.86% (1,810,248) share of the total visitors. United Kingdom (UK) is followed by Bulgaria and Iran.