US EditionIndians ‘boycott’ Turkey & Azerbaijan, booking down by 60%: Here's a look at 5 other budget-travel options
- Indian travelers and trade bodies have significantly reduced bookings to Turkey and Azerbaijan following rising diplomatic tensions in May 2025.
- This travel boycott arose in response to Turkey and Azerbaijan’s public backing of Pakistan during India’s military operation launched on May 7, which targeted militant bases across the border.
- The boycott reflects a growing consumer-led diplomatic response in India, transforming public sentiment into economic pressure without formal travel restrictions.
- MakeMyTrip revealed that bookings for Turkey and Azerbaijan fell by 60% last week, while cancellations surged by 250%, against the backdrop of 287,000 Indians visiting Turkey and 243,000 traveling to Azerbaijan in the previous year.
- In response, Indian tourists are exploring budget-friendly alternatives like Singapore, Nepal, Vietnam, Greece, and Serbia, which offer diverse attractions and reasonable travel costs.
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Indians ‘boycott’ Turkey & Azerbaijan, booking down by 60%: Here's a look at 5 other budget-travel options
Following India's military actions, calls for boycotting travel to Turkey and Azerbaijan have led to a 60 per cent drop in flight bookings and a 250 per cent increase in cancellations.
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KalingaTVCAIT calls for complete trade boycott of Turkey, Azerbaijan over support to Pakistan
In a strong retaliatory move against Turkey and Azerbaijan’s open support to Pakistan, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on Friday announced a complete boycott of trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan. Speaking after a national conference of trade leaders, BJP MP and CAIT Secretary General Praveen Khandelwal said, “A collective decision has been taken in the conference of trade leaders today to end all trade with Turkey and Azerbaijan. Th…
Indians Urge Turkey Boycott Amid Regional Tensions - Clarion India
NEW DELHI — What began as public calls to boycott travel to Turkey has now escalated into a broader rupture, with India severing links with Turkish businesses and universities. The diplomatic chill stems from Turkey’s recent vocal support for Pakistan during the recent India-Pakistan hostilities. On Thursday India barred Turkish firm Celebi from operating at its airports, citing national security concerns – an allegation the company denies. Sev…
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