On Friday, October 30, 2026, Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism released official data attributed to Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, reporting that tourism revenue reached $51.278 billion in the first nine months of 2026—an increase of 2.4% compared with the same period last year.
The statement said Turkey welcomed approximately 49.1 million visitors during the period. Russian nationals ranked first among visitors, followed by tourists from Germany in second place and Britons in third.
Turkey’s Ministry of Tourism said tourism revenue reached $25.5 billion in the third quarter of this year, recording 5% growth. Meanwhile, the average spending per tourist per overnight stay rose to $107.7, an increase of 4.6%.
The statement concluded that Turkey’s tourism sector had achieved these high revenues and figures despite challenges arising from regional tensions and rising air travel costs.
