Domestic health travel spending in Turkey exceeds 10.6 billion lira in first quarter

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Posted Jul 25, 2026, 10:30 AM UTC · In the digest of 2026-07-25-1030
Domestic health travel spending in Turkey exceeds 10.6 billion lira in first quarter
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Turkish residents spent over 102.3 billion lira on domestic travel in Q1, with health-related travel expenses exceeding 10.6 billion lira, according to TurkStat data.

Turkish residents spent over 102.3 billion Turkish lira on domestic travel during the first quarter of the year, according to data from the Turkish Statistical Institute. Spending specifically allocated for healthcare-related travel reached more than 10.6 billion lira over the same period.

While visiting family members, leisure, and vacations accounted for the majority of domestic trips, medical treatment and health needs continue to represent a significant factor driving travel across the country. The figures highlight the ongoing economic impact of internal mobility and health-seeking domestic tourism within Turkey.

Sources: Anadolu Agency

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