Iraq led Arab tourism flows to Türkiye in February 2026. More than 67,500 Iraqi travelers visited the country during the month. This result placed Iraq at the top among Arab source markets for tourism.
Turkish authorities released official tourism data on Tuesday. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism published detailed arrival statistics for February. Officials confirmed Iraq held the leading position among Arab countries.
Algeria ranked second with 20,413 visitors. Saudi Arabia followed closely with 20,043 arrivals. Egypt also recorded 14,365 visitors during the same period.
Lebanon registered 13,633 travelers in total. Libya recorded 11,488 visitors in February. Morocco sent 11,333 tourists to Türkiye. Jordan also accounted for 10,092 arrivals.
Tunisia recorded 9,205 visitors during the month. Kuwait ranked lowest among Arab countries. It registered 4,245 travelers in February. These figures showed clear differences in regional travel volumes.
Officials attributed Iraq’s strong performance to easier travel procedures. They also pointed to strong cultural and economic ties between the two countries. These factors encouraged more Iraqi families to choose Türkiye for travel.
Many Iraqi visitors traveled for shopping and leisure. Others chose Türkiye for family holidays and short vacations. Turkish cities attracted tourists due to affordability and accessibility. Therefore, demand remained strong across multiple travel categories.
The Turkish Ministry also highlighted improved entry systems. These changes simplified travel processes for many visitors. As a result, tourism flows increased across several Arab markets. However, Iraq still maintained the top position overall.
Economic relations between Iraq and Türkiye also supported a steady tourism movement. Trade ties encouraged frequent travel between the two countries. These connections strengthened repeat visits and long-term travel patterns.
Overall, the latest data confirmed Iraq’s leading role in Arab tourism to Türkiye. Analysts expect continued strong demand in the upcoming months.
