Flight Traffic from Russia to Turkey Increases: New Capacity Need on the Agenda
According to data shared by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR), flight planning to Turkey for the 2026 summer season has gained momentum. Based on current data, approximately 400 flights per week are being operated from Russia to Turkey. This heavy traffic demonstrates that Turkey continues to be the most popular holiday destination for Russian tourists.
A large portion of these flights are directed to the city of Antalya, which attracts significant interest from Russian tourists, especially during the summer months. Tourism sector representatives state that despite the high number of current flights, additional capacity may be needed to meet the demand. The growing interest of vacationers in Russia toward Turkey is encouraging airlines to organize new flights.
Industry experts state that the activity during the early booking period indicates that flight capacity will need to be increased even further during the summer months. Tourism and aviation authorities are continuing their efforts to manage the density, particularly on the Antalya route, and to meet the rising demand.
This situation is considered a positive development for Turkish tourism. The steady increase in the number of tourists arriving from Russia is expected to contribute to both the local economy and employment in the tourism sector. Officials report that flight schedules will continue to be updated according to demand in the coming months.