Bus ticket demand surges ahead of November midterm break
Half of intercity bus tickets are already sold as firms prepare 5,000 extra services for the holiday period.
KEY POINTS
- The first midterm break of the 2026-2027 academic year starts on November 16
- About half of the intercity bus tickets have already been sold
- Bus companies plan around 5,000 additional services for the holiday period
- Daily services may rise from 22,000 to 27,000 during the break
- Return travel is expected to be heavy on November 21 and 22
Demand for intercity bus tickets has risen sharply ahead of the first midterm break of the 2026-2027 academic year, which begins on November 16. University students are among those traveling to their hometowns, driving the increase in passenger traffic.
Turkey has 343 bus companies operating about 8,000 vehicles nationwide. During normal periods, daily services number around 22,000, but this figure can rise to 27,000 during holidays and official feasts.
“Half of the bus tickets put on sale have been sold. We expect all tickets to be sold within a few days.”
Bus operators have planned approximately 5,000 additional services to meet the expected holiday demand. Capacity will be increased on routes where heavy traffic is anticipated, bringing the total number of daily services up to 27,000.
About half of the tickets put on sale have already been sold. Sector officials expect tickets to sell out completely within a few days, with demand projected to rise further on November 14 and 15.
The midterm break ends on November 20, and return journeys are expected to be busy on November 21 and 22. Officials have advised citizens to purchase round-trip tickets early rather than waiting until the last days.
Drivers have also been urged to follow traffic rules as heavy traffic is expected on highways during the holiday period.
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