According to the latest data from Hotels.com, searches for Greek island destinations have increased, with five islands standing out as the best options for July and August 2025.

Hotels.com search data reveals that Greece is the most popular international destination for Turkish travelers in summer 2025, with searches up 15%* year-on-year.

Top 5 Greek islands most searched by Turkish travelers in 2025:

1.    Santorini (up 50% from 2024)

2.    Samos (up 25% from 2024)

3.    Kos (up 15% from 2024)

4.    Lesvos (up 5% from 2024)

5.    Rhodes (up 5% from 2024)

These islands continue to attract Turkish tourists with their proximity, simplified visa-on-arrival programs and gorgeous beaches. Rhodes and Kos are just a short ferry ride from the Turkish coast, Santorini and Samos are just a 1-2 hour flight from Istanbul, and Lesvos is just 1.5 hours by ferry from Ayvalık. In addition, as part of Hotels.com's reward program, holidaymakers who stay 10 nights will receive 1 night's accommodation as a gift.