Azerbaijan welcomed 1,956,882 air passengers from 38 countries during the first seven months of 2024, Report informs, citing the Azerbaijan State Tourism Agency.
This marks an increase of 6 countries (18.7%) and 526,485 passengers (36.8%) compared to the same period in 2023.
Russia topped the list with 542,431 passengers arriving in Azerbaijan over the first seven months, a 28.9% rise from the previous year.
In July alone, 387,514 passengers traveled to Azerbaijan, reflecting a 27.6% increase from the same month last year. Of these, 99,467 passengers were from Russia, up 21% from July 2023.
Türkiye followed Russia, with 471,210 passengers traveling to Azerbaijan, a 21.4% increase from the previous year.
Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates ranked third, with 259,082 passengers, a 47.8% increase year-on-year.
