Moldovan air travel rises as Romanian tourism to Antalya declines

Air travel in the Republic of Moldova saw a significant increase in September 2026, with passenger traffic rising by 17.9% compared to the same month the previous year. A total of 761,886 passengers were recorded, with Antalya remaining the top preferred destination, attracting 119,366 travelers.

In contrast, tourism data for Antalya shows a notable decline among Romanian visitors. Between January and September 2026, the number of Romanian tourists visiting the Turkish region fell to 332,235, down from 395,974 during the same period in 2025. This 16.1% decrease represents the largest percentage drop among the top ten source markets for Antalya, outstripping the declines seen in other European markets such as Slovakia, the Czech Republic, and the Netherlands.