Passenger traffic at the airport in Gazipasha (Antalya province, near the resort town of Alanya) has increased significantly. Recall that a few years ago, this airport turned from a local one – for domestic transportation – into an international one; in particular, several Russian airlines launched flights there at once, since package tours to Alanya are very popular with tour operators. It is much more convenient to get from Gazipasha to Alanya hotels than from Antalya airport: the savings on the way is about two hours.
Returning to passenger traffic: in January-March 2023, 106,382 people used the services of Gazipasa Airport. Of these, more than 80% - 86,712 – arrived or departed on international flights; and 19,670 passengers used domestic flights.
Compared to the first quarter of 2022, passenger traffic increased by 17,223 people.
And since the expansion of the runway is planned in Gazipasha, we should expect an even greater increase in the "customer base" - people using the services of this airport, since thanks to the new runway it will become more convenient for airlines.
Well, passenger traffic through Istanbul's air hubs of which there are two: in the European and Asian parts of the metropolis - is approaching one hundred million. Moreover, more and more travelers choose the New airport, thanks to the metro line recently laid there.