Transport Passenger traffic at Turkish airports rises to 230m in 2024 By Pramod Kumar January 7, 2025, 9:44 AM Istanbul Airport/X The number of aircraft movements in Turkey, including landings and take-offs, rose five percent annually to 2.3 million Passenger traffic at Turkish airports grew by 7.5 percent year on year to more than 230 million in 2024, according to the country’s transport and infrastructure minister, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. More than 95 million domestic and 134 million international passengers were served last year, he said. The number of aircraft movements, including landings and take-offs, rose five percent annually to 2.3 million, with more than 902,000 domestic flights and 866,800 international flights. Turkey secures more funds for Antalya airport expansion Turkish bidder offers lower fee for Islamabad airport operations Turkish Airlines profit falls despite revenue rising 8% Cargo and freight operations grew more than 11 percent annually to just under fve million tonnes. Domestic routes transported almost 918,000 tonnes, while international flights handled just over 4 million tonnes. Some 80 million passengers went through Istanbul Airport last year, a five percent year-on-year increase. Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport processed 11.5 million passengers, Antalya Airport 38.2 million and Muğla Dalaman Airport 5.6 million. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
