Air passengers in Turkey
Turkey: Air passengers was 125.94 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Air passengers in Turkey, 1970–2023
Source: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
Analysis
Turkey recorded 125.94 million for air passengers in 2023. That is the highest value across all 54 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.3% on the previous year and up 69.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, air passengers in Turkey peaked at 125.94 million in 2023 and was at its lowest, 1.04 million, in 1970.
That places Turkey 5th out of 183 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.99 million | 1.04 million | 2.75 million | 10 |
| 1980s | 2.60 million | 1.25 million | 3.79 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 7.10 million | 3.16 million | 10.10 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 17.45 million | 10.60 million | 31.34 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 85.31 million | 45.67 million | 115.59 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 86.10 million | 44.72 million | 125.94 million | 4 |
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- Summer temperature anomalies 0.4067 °C (2026)
- Temperature anomalies by month 0.6004 °C (2026)
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- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.4405 °C (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies 1.69 °C (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is air passengers in Turkey?
- Air passengers in Turkey was 125.94 million in 2023, according to International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest air passengers recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 125.94 million in 2023.
- What is the lowest air passengers recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.04 million in 1970.
- How does Turkey rank for air passengers?
- Turkey ranks 5th out of 183 countries with data for 2023.
- Is air passengers rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 69.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey data come from?
- The figures come from International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Air passengers. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Domestic and international passengers of airlines registered in the country. Passengers counted each time they travel.