In the first nine months of this year, Azerbaijan saw a significant surge in air travel, according to a report from the State Tourism Agency. The country organized 20,345 flights from 40 different countries, showing an increase of 6 countries (17.6%) and 3,532 flights (21%) compared to the same period last year.
Among the top countries with the highest number of flights to Azerbaijan, Russia led the way with 5,958 flights, marking a 14.9% increase from the previous year. Following Russia, Turkiye ranked second with 4,482 flights, showing a rise of 3.9%, and the United Arab Emirates came in third with 2,362 flights, contributing to a 35.4% increase.
Other countries in the top ten list included Georgia (1,528 flights, +30.4%), Kazakhstan (659 flights, +8.3%), Saudi Arabia (655 flights, -9.6%), India (493 flights, +4.6 times), Qatar (444 flights, +61.4%), Israel (331 flights, +21.2%), and Kuwait (330 flights, +20.8%). It is worth noting that Uzbekistan, which was previously in the top ten, fell to the 11th position with 325 flights (-30%), while India entered the list during this period.
In September alone, there was a 14.9% increase in the number of flights to Azerbaijan compared to the previous year, totaling 2,399 flights. This included 732 flights from Russia, which showed a 14.3% increase from the same month in the previous year.
This increase in air travel to Azerbaijan is a positive sign for the country’s tourism industry, indicating a growing interest from various countries to visit and explore what Azerbaijan has to offer. The diverse range of countries contributing to this surge in air travel highlights the appeal of Azerbaijan as a tourist destination for people from different parts of the world. With its rich culture, history, and natural beauty, Azerbaijan continues to attract visitors and establish itself as a popular travel destination in the region.
As the tourism industry in Azerbaijan continues to grow, the country can expect to see further developments in its infrastructure, services, and attractions to cater to the increasing number of tourists arriving by air. This upward trend in air travel reflects positively on Azerbaijan’s efforts to promote tourism and showcase the unique experiences it has to offer to travelers from around the globe.