The State Statistics Committee of Azerbaijan reports that the number of tourist arrivals from Kazakhstan is up by 20.6% compared to 2024.
Kazakhstan is now ranked seventh in terms of tourist arrivals, accounting for 4% of total inbound visitors to Azerbaijan. In the initial seven months of the year, Azerbaijan welcomed 1.48 million tourists from 182 countries, reflecting a slight decrease of 1.7% from the previous year’s statistics.
The rise in arrivals from Kazakhstan is attributed to increased interest in Azerbaijan, reinforced by stronger political dialogue, cultural exchanges, and enhanced business relations. Additionally, the facilitation of direct air travel, a simplified visa process, and shared historical and linguistic backgrounds have contributed to this upward trend.
Key Findings for H1 2025
- Top source markets for Azerbaijan include Russia, Turkiye, India, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Georgia.
- Noteworthy increases in visitors have been observed from Tajikistan, Israel, China, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Jordan, and Uzbekistan.
- Approximately 75.5% of international visitors arrived by air, while 23.1% utilized land transport, and 1.4% traveled by sea.
- Outbound tourism from Azerbaijan has slightly declined, with Turkiye remaining the primary destination for Azerbaijani travelers, comprising 40.6% of all departures, followed by Russia at 15.7%.
- Visits to Georgia have surged, reflecting nearly a 26% increase.
