Aviation’s Contribution to the Turkish Economy Surpasses $82.4 Billion 💸

According to 2023 data from a report by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Oxford Economics, the aviation sector contributed a total of $82.4 billion to the Turkish economy and created employment for 2 million people. This figure represents 7.4% of Turkey’s GDP.

📃 Highlights from the report:

Direct Aviation Activities 👇

🔹 247,300 people are directly employed in the sector (airlines, airports, ANSPs, manufacturers).
🔹 The sector generated $14.3 billion in direct economic output.

Tourism Impact 👇

🔹 Aviation-supported tourism contributed $49.6 billion to GDP.
🔹 1.2 million jobs were supported in this area.
🔹 International tourists spent $71 billion annually in Turkey.

Cargo and Trade 👇

🔹 In 2023, Turkey transported 1.7 million tons of air cargo.
🔹 Ranked as the 14th largest air cargo market and 25th largest trade market globally.

Passenger Traffic and Connectivity 👇

🔹 39.4 million passengers flew internationally from Turkey in 2023 (51% of total traffic).
✈️ Top destinations: London, Moscow, Ercan, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Cologne, Stuttgart, Manchester, Berlin.
🔹 Direct flights to 125 countries with 943 international flights daily.
🔹 51 commercial airports and 352 international connections operate across the country.

Social Impact 👇

🔹 Aviation supports education, culture, family connections, and economic development.
🔹 Over the past 50 years, global flight costs have dropped by 70%.
🔹 In Turkey, an average citizen needs to work 3.7 days to afford a plane ticket.
🔹 In 2023, there were 902 flights per 1,000 people.