Leading outbound destinations visited by residents of Turkey 2019-2023
The number of citizens visiting destinations abroad from Turkey decreased significantly in 2021 over 2019 due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. In 2022, the figures increased to 7.3 million. Bulgaria welcomed about 1.5 million travelers from Turkey in 2023. Overall, Iraq was the leading destination abroad for Turkish outbound tourists in 2023, recording over 1.9 million visitors.