Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
International trips 2018-2023 (2nd presidency)
This page analyzes the travel activity of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during the period of International trips 2018-2023 (2nd presidency). It shows which cities, countries, and regions were visited, how often travel occurred, and which locations were most important.
Based on recorded data, this dataset highlights travel patterns and frequently visited destinations, providing insight into movement across different regions and locations.
Where did Recep Tayyip Erdoğan travel during this period?
During this period, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited
49 countries and
99 cities across
5 continents.
The most frequently visited locations include key cities that played an important role in
international diplomacy and political meetings.
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is the long-serving President of Turkey, known for his powerful political influence and transformative impact on the country’s modern landscape. Rising from his early career as Mayor of Istanbul, he became a central figure in Turkish politics through his leadership of the AK Party and his tenure as Prime Minister before assuming the presidency in 2014. Erdoğan is recognized for steering major economic, infrastructural, and geopolitical initiatives, positioning Turkey as a key regional actor. His leadership style, often described as assertive and strategic, has shaped both domestic policy and Turkey’s role on the global stage. Today, Erdoğan remains one of the most influential and closely watched political leaders worldwide.
This page focuses on the travel activity of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the locations visited during this specific period.
Travel facts: Recep Tayyip Erdoğan – International trips 2018-2023 (2nd presidency)
This includes official diplomatic visits and international meetings.
- Period: 2018-07-10 – 2023-06-13
- First stop: Baku, Azerbaijan
- Last stop: Baku, Azerbaijan
- Continents visited: 5
- Countries visited: 49
- Cities visited: 99
During this period, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited 49 countries and 99 cities across 5 continents.
The data highlights key locations and frequently visited places, showing how travel activity was distributed geographically over time.
Erdoğan’s second term, beginning in 2018, was the first under Turkey’s new presidential system, granting him expanded executive authority. This period was characterized by major economic challenges, strategic foreign-policy moves, and continued institutional reforms. Erdoğan strengthened Turkey’s role in regional conflicts, deepened ties with international partners, and pursued an assertive diplomatic strategy in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Domestically, his government focused on infrastructure, defense modernization, and navigating economic turbulence. The term highlighted his continuing influence over Turkey’s political direction and global positioning.
Which countries and cities did Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visit most?
The travel data shows clear differences in how often certain locations were visited. Some cities and countries appear multiple times, indicating repeated visits, while others were visited only once.
During this period, the most frequently visited city/territory was Baku with 8 visits, while Azerbaijan ranks as the most visited country with 12 visits.
Other destinations include Moscow (5 visits) and Doha (5 visits), showing a mix of frequently visited locations and one-time stops.
Overall, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited 99 cities across 49 countries and 5 continents, reflecting the geographic scope of travel during this period.
For more details on the most visited cities by politicians, see Top Cities by Politicians.
While cities highlight key diplomatic hubs, the Top Countries by Politicians ranking reveals broader global travel patterns.
