Nueva Delhi: With tourism and commercial ties in the rise, Türkiye has sought improved bilateral (flight rights) to India. The current bilateral allow a daily flight between Istanbul and Delhi by an Indian carrier (Indigo operates the same) and the Turkish airlines (TA) each. And so many flights between Istanbul and Mumbai. The Modi government has been conservative in the hiking of the bilateral and does so mainly when Indian carriers need the same that wants to improve the participation of Desi Airlines in international trips to and from India.
Türkiye ambassador to India Firat Sunel told Toi that the country is becoming a “main destination” for Indian tourists and that facilitates the visit “is on the agenda.” “Last year, around 3.5 Lakh from Indian tourists visited the country and this number is increasing. Similarly, interest among Turkish tourists towards India is also increasing. Bollywood’s films are very popular there. Türkiye is also a destination for Indian weddings. Every time an Indian wedding occurs there, it becomes news, the headline, because they are very colorful. People say that Indian weddings: colorful country, we have to go there. “
The visits are also increasing to the back of the increase in commercial volume between the two countries that touched “a record of $ 12.5 billion” in 2024. “Both sides are very interested in improving this to $ 20 billion first and first and Then duplicate in five years. Dishwasher “.
And from India, the vehicle equipment, vehicles and mineral oils are the main exports to Türkiye. “In the coming years, Turkish hazelnuts will be among the main imports. I am sure that everyone in India will know about them. Haldiram started new articles with Turkish hazelnut, ”said Sunel.
“Tourists need two things: good hotels and beautiful connections. So far it is (direct connectivity) is fine, but the planes are full. Whenever you want to reserve a seat to Türkiye, you will see that most seats have already left. The way the numbers increase, four daily flights would not be enough, “he said, and added,” Turkish airlines fly to the maximum destinations worldwide. You can connect Westwards better than any other airline. It is not just about flying to people between Türkiye and India, but among other countries and India in Turkish airlines. Turkish Airlines is anxious to increase flights, both frequency and destinations (in India). This (increasing bilateral) is on our agenda. “
Indians with a valid US visa. UU., United Kingdom, Ireland and Schengen can request Türkiye E-Visa online. “The visa is cheaper and very fast. But even the other visa (offline application) can be obtained in 3-5 days. Our consulates in New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad work very hard, “said the ambassador, added:” Make it easier to visit is on the agenda. “
Türkiye saw 6.2 million international visitors last year and $ 61.1 billion of tourism income. The number of visitors was 9.8% more than 2023. Emerging markets such as India played a key role in this growth, with the Indian arrivals that increased by 20.7%. Russia, Germany and the United Kingdom remained the three main markets of Türkiye sources.
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