Overnight stays of Turkish citizens traveling abroad 2019-2023, by accommodation type
The number of overnight stays by Turkish citizens traveling abroad increased in 2023 over the previous years, after dropping sharply in 2020 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Overall, houses of friends or relatives were the most popular travel accommodation for outbound trips over the period considered. In 2023, nights spent at houses of friends or relatives totaled 45 million, reaching above pre-pandemic levels. Meanwhile, outbound Turkish travelers spent around 35.4 million nights in hotels and similar accommodation establishments in 2023.