Latest News from Turkish Travel & Tourism Industry
Pegasus flight in Izmir powerbank scare forces evacuation
A Pegasus Airlines flight preparing to depart from Ankara Esenboga Airport for Izmir was evacuated on Friday after a passenger’s portable charger began smoking on ...
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Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern Transfer Halted Again by Turkish Court
A Turkish court has for a second time suspended the transfer of Istanbul’s Yerebatan Sarnıcı, also known as the Basilica Cistern, from the Istanbul Metropolitan ...
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Istanbul Is Becoming the Mediterranean’s Next Cruise Hotspot
Türkiye’s cruise tourism sector is gaining momentum as Istanbul increasingly becomes a starting point for Mediterranean cruise voyages, a shift industry leaders say could significantly ...
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Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern Closed After Handover to State Foundations Body
Istanbul‘s Yerebatan Sarnici, also known as the Basilica Cistern and one of the city’s most visited heritage sites, was evacuated and handed over to Turkey’s ...
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Ancient Temple City Emerges on Turkish Mountain as Snow Melts
The melting of snow on Lifos Mountain in Kayseri province, central Turkey, has exposed the remains of a vast ancient settlement that researchers believe may ...
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Bernardo Silva Holidays in Marmaris Amid Galatasaray Talk
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva is holidaying in the Turkish resort town of Marmaris, where he has met the chairman of a local Galatasaray supporters’ ...
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Turkey Schengen Visa Refusals Reach 14.6% as Greece Leads Approvals
Türkiye ranked as the world’s second-largest source of Schengen visa applications in 2025, with a refusal rate of 14.6 percent, according to figures released by ...
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Turkey airports to get free drinking water at 58 hubs
Turkey is rolling out free drinking water dispensers across all 58 of its airports, in a passenger comfort initiative led by the Ministry of Transport ...
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Turkey bans night access to 21 turtle beaches, fines hit 699,245 TL
Turkey has banned night-time access to 21 protected nesting beaches used by endangered sea turtles, including Iztuzu, Patara and Cirali. The restriction runs from 20:00 ...
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Marmaris tour boat sinks off Cennet Island as rescue starts
A tour boat carrying passengers sank off the coast of Cennet Island in Marmaris, on Turkey’s south-western coast, after taking on water for reasons that ...
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Turkish Airlines faces EU delays over Air Europa stake
Turkish Airlines faces a growing delay in its planned purchase of about 26% of Air Europa, as regulatory approval remains unfinished in Spain and the ...
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Turkey’s Schengen Visa Crisis Deepens as Black Market Slots Reach 1,000 Euros
Turkey’s travel sector has raised the alarm over a worsening Schengen visa appointment crisis, warning that a black market for appointment slots is thriving ahead ...
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Turkey’s Tourism Crisis: 1,500 Hotels for Sale as Costs and Conflict Take Their Toll
Turkey’s tourism sector is facing one of its most serious crises in years, with 1,500 hotels now listed for sale across the country as rising ...
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Turquoise Yachts delivers Turkey’s 88m Angelique superyacht
Turkey’s largest superyacht, the 88-metre Angelique, has been delivered to its owner in Istanbul. Built by Turquoise Yachts, the vessel has also been put on ...
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Spain Leads Schengen Visa Rankings for Turkish Travellers in 2026
Spain has emerged as one of the most accessible Schengen destinations for Turkish travellers in 2026, according to recent visa approval data and travel industry ...
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Nesma Airlines Begins Cairo–Istanbul Direct Flights via Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Egyptian low-cost carrier Nesma Airlines has launched direct flights between Cairo and Istanbul, operating from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (ISG) three times a week from ...
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10 countries open digital nomad visas for Turkish travellers
More than 10 countries have opened their doors to Turkish citizens through digital nomad visa schemes as remote work continues to reshape global migration policy. ...
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Istanbul Opens New M5 Metro Extension on Asian Side
Istanbul has opened the latest extension of the M5 Üsküdar-Sultanbeyli Metro Line, adding 4.4 kilometres of new track and four stations to one of the ...
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Turkey’s Eid Holiday Getaway Brings Anadolu Motorway to a Halt
Heavy traffic brought parts of Turkey’s Anadolu Motorway to a standstill as millions of people began travelling for the country’s extended Eid al-Adha holiday break. ...
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Fly Khiva Starts Direct Istanbul to Termez Flights in 2026
Fly Khiva will launch direct scheduled flights between Istanbul Airport and the Uzbek city of Termez from 30 May 2026, expanding air links between Turkey ...
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