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Egypt has emerged as one of the most popular destinations for Turkish tourists in 2025, fueled by the removal of visa requirements and affordable holiday packages.
Travel agencies report that demand for Egypt has nearly doubled compared to last summer, with social media posts showing more travelers choosing Egyptian resorts over Greece.
According to the 2025 agreement between the two countries, flight connections have expanded significantly.
Turkish Airlines and Ajet now operate 71 weekly flights to five Egyptian cities, with frequencies rising to 80 during the summer season.
Tour operators say the combination of easy entry and competitive prices has driven a surge in bookings.
Egypt’s price advantage is one of the key drivers of this trend.
Data from Tatilsepeti (a popular Turkish e-commerce platform providing booking services) shows that interest in Egypt holidays is up 40% year-on-year, with September and October also seeing strong demand.
This means that while a four-day holiday in Antalya may cost the same, travelers can stay up to ten days in Sharm El Sheikh for a similar budget.
Prontotour Chairman Ali Onaran called Egypt holidays “the trend of the season,” saying demand almost doubled this summer after the visa barrier was removed.
He added that more than 60% of Turkish travelers now prefer visa-free destinations.
Industry experts say Turkish professionals are helping to raise service quality in Egypt’s resorts.
The Association of Turkish Travel Agencies (TURSAB) Chief Advisor Hamit Kuk noted that 63% of Egyptian tourism facilities are managed by Turkish executives.
“We used to have a clear advantage in hotel service quality, but Egypt is now reaching the same standard with Turkish managers,” he said.
Kuk warned that Egypt is becoming a direct competitor to Türkiye, offering prices that are 30–40% lower in the same market segment. He said that while hoteliers often see Spain as the main rival, Egypt and Greece are currently more significant competitors.
Despite a limited increase in the number of outbound travelers, their spending has grown sharply.
According to Turkish Statistical Institute (TURKSTAT) data, about 5.54 million Turkish citizens traveled abroad in the first half of 2025, up 2.4% from last year.
Average per-person spending rose to $940, a 35% jump compared to 2024.
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