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Indian Arrivals in Turkey Plunge 37% in June

Bookings remain halted on major Indian portals, prompting carriers to reconsider maintenance and route agreements with Turkish partners.

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Overview

  • The latest figures from Turkey’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism show only 24,250 Indian tourists visited in June 2025, down 37% from 38,307 in June 2024, following a 24% decline in May.
  • MakeMyTrip, EaseMyTrip and Cleartrip continue to suspend Turkey tour promotions after social media-led boycott campaigns gained traction in early May.
  • Boycott momentum surged after India revealed Turkish-made SONGAR ASISGUARD drones were used by Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.
  • Indian carriers, including IndiGo and the Air India group, are reassessing their partnerships with Turkish Airlines and Turkish Technic for route operations and aircraft maintenance.
  • The sustained slump in Indian tourism is heightening economic losses for Turkey’s tourism sector and fueling discussions on extending trade restrictions and academic disengagement.