Number of flights from Azerbaijan to foreign countries up by nearly 24%

In January-October 2024, 22,268 flights were carried out from Azerbaijan to 42 countries, Report informs, citing the State Tourism Agency.

This is eight countries (23.5%) and 3,443 flights (18.2%) more compared to the same period in 2023.

During the reporting period, the highest number of flights from Azerbaijan was to Russia with 6,520 flights, which is 12% more compared to a year ago.

During the 10 months, after Russia, Türkiye had the most flights from Azerbaijan with 4,952 flights, which is 3.6% more year-on-year.

The United Arab Emirates ranked third with 2,567 flights (+32.3%). The top ten also includes Georgia 1,692 (+27.2%), Kazakhstan 709 (+4.5%), Saudi Arabia 702 (-9.8%), India 555 (+3.9 times), Qatar 490 (+60.1%), Uzbekistan 360 (+44.4%), and Kuwait 354 (+13.8%). India replaced Israel (331 flights, +13.3%) in the top ten.

In October alone, the number of flights carried out from Azerbaijan abroad increased by 5.9% to 2,103. This includes 655 flights to Russia, which is 3.3% more compared to October of the previous year.