TAV Airports reported a significant 5% increase in the number of passengers served in September. The number of domestic passengers rose by 1% to 3.01 million, while international passengers increased by 7%, reaching 8.25 million. This brought the total number of passengers for the first nine months of the year to 83.11 million, marking a 12% growth compared to the same period in the previous year.
2024 Targets and International Passenger Data
Key insights were shared regarding 2024 targets. International passenger traffic is expected to see a 13% increase compared to 2023. City-specific growth figures include:
- Antalya: 2024 international passenger numbers exceeded 2023 by 7%.
- Ankara: International passenger traffic increased by 19% compared to 2023.
- Izmir: A 14% increase in international passenger numbers compared to 2023.
- Almaty: International passenger traffic grew by 26% over the 2023 figures.
Geopolitical Factors and Their Impact
However, the international passenger numbers in September were negatively affected by a 3% decrease compared to the previous year, attributed to fleet availability and geopolitical factors during the high season. This highlights the ongoing developments and challenges in Turkey’s aviation sector.
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