On social media, Pakistan-based accounts have shared a claim about the rising tensions among Turkey, Azerbaijan and India in the Tourism sector.
An account named Ironclad shared a claim that Turkish and Azerbaijani citizens have started a mass Boycott of Indian tourists and products.
Multiple other accounts were also found that shared a similar claim, which can be viewed here and here.
Fact Check
Upon investigation, we found the claim to be misleading. A search of multiple Turkish media reports yields no reports of Turks boycotting Indian tourists or products. The only recent boycott‑related articles discuss Turkish domestic issues or historical commemoration, none dealing with India.
No major Azerbaijani news agencies (e.g., AZERTAC, Trend News) have covered any “boycott” of Indian visitors or goods. Likewise, the English‑language Azerbaijan–India relations overview makes no mention of such a phenomenon.
By contrast, Indian travellers, traders, and institutions have been documented calling for, and acting upon, a boycott of Turkey and Azerbaijan. A report by NDTV, dated 14 May 2025 highlights, MakeMyTrip and EaseMyTrip report a 60% drop in new bookings and a 250% surge in cancellations for Turkey/Azerbaijan trips.
Over 2,000 cancellations within days, with major OTAs suspending new bookings altogether
Furthermore, according to Times of India report The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Indian Medical Association (Maharashtra), and several state‑level associations have publicly urged members to avoid travel to Turkey/Azerbaijan and boycott their products.
Conclusion
Thus, the fact check shows that the viral claim is misleading. There is no credible evidence that Turkish or Azerbaijani citizens have launched a mass boycott of Indian tourists or products. Instead, the widespread, well‑documented boycott movement is driven by Indian citizens and institutions targeting Turkey and Azerbaijan in response to those governments’ support for Pakistan during a recent military escalation.
