Over 25 million travellers through Antalya Airport in 2026
Antalya Airport, one of Turkey' s busiest gateways for tourists, welcomed a total of 25,103,581 passengers during the first eight months of 2026.
These impressive figures, announced by Turkey’s Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, based on DHMI data, underline the region' s enduring popularity as a holiday destination.
These high passenger numbers reflect a significant demand for travel to the Turkish Riviera, positioning Antalya as a key destination in the international tourism market.
For travellers, this means that Antalya continues to be a vibrant hub with a wide range of offerings, but it also implies that one should expect a high level of activity at the airport and in the surrounding holiday areas. During the same period, Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport served 615,970 passengers.
This airport, located east of Antalya and closer to the Alanya region, plays an important role in the tourism sector of that specific area.
Although the figures are lower than those of the major Antalya Airport, they demonstrate a solid flow of visitors to Alanya and the surrounding towns, which attract many Nordic and European tourists alike. The robust passenger numbers for 2026 indicate that both Antalya and Alanya remain extremely popular.
For travellers, this could mean that hotels, flight departures, and popular attractions will likely experience high demand, particularly during the peak season.
It may be wise to plan and book travel well in advance to ensure availability and potentially secure better prices.
The continued growth in passenger traffic also signals an expectation that Turkey will continue to invest in tourism infrastructure and services.
For visitors to these regions, this is likely to contribute to a consistently positive travel experience, while also serving as a reminder that popular locations are likely to be busy.
The large influx of tourists is a clear sign that Turkey has succeeded in attracting a broad, international base of visitors.
Source: Turizmguncel
