Turkish Air Travel Growth Continues Apace

Data has revealed a 24% increase in passenger numbers in Turkish airports between January and June this year. A big increase on the 7.3% growth recorded for 2009 compared to 2008, which was good in its own right because -- as we know -- 2009 was a difficult year for international aviation.

The biggest growth was in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport, which saw visitor numbers up an incredible 93% in the first half of this year compared to last.

According to UK based Turkish property agent this continued growth is proof of the boost given to Turkey by the Euro's strength spiralling upward against the pound in 2009. Director of the firm Julian Walker said on the company blog:

"Last year was a good year for Turkish tourism; the pound went down to being worth only 1.10 euros, and then to near parity as the year progressed. This sent British tourists and property buyers outside the Eurozone in their search for low cost holidays, and better value for money.

"It seems that we are still seeing the effects of this into this year, despite the pound strengthening against the Euro. Turkey is a great place, with great holiday destinations, and great properties and everything far cheaper than in the UK, so the people who may have been slightly pushed toward it last year, will be returning for years to come through choice."

Spot Blue is currently marketing property in Turkey for sale from as little as £25,000.

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