Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines boasts an immensely diverse route network, serving more destinations than any other carrier worldwide. Flying out of its hub at the new Istanbul Airport, it has nearly 400 aircraft at its disposal which reach all corners of the world. A member of the Star Alliance since 2008, it uses its strategic location to offer key connections to and from Europe. (Featured Image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
Turkish Airlines
- IATA/ICAO Code
- TK/THY
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Istanbul Airport
- Year Founded
- 1933
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- CEO
- Bilal Ekşi
- Country
- Turkey
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Wow: 70% Of Turkish Airlines’ Vast African Network Is Served By Narrowbodies
The carrier now has passenger flights to 50 African airports.
Turkish Delights As Airbus A350s Push Melbourne Airport To New Record
Melbourne Airport has broken a six-year-old record for international passengers and was helped along by the arrival of Turkish Airlines flights.
Once The Deadliest Single-Plane Accident Ever: Turkish Airlines Flight 981
The crash was the deadliest single-plane crash until 1985, with 346 lives lost.
Turkish Airlines 2023 Revenue Hits $20.9 Billion And Aims For 800 Jets by 2033
Turkish Airlines certainly does not lack ambition and after a very successful 2023 it is on course to build a fleet of more than 800 aircraft.
6,130 Miles To Istanbul On Turkish Airlines: Denver International Airport Will Soon Have A New Longest Route
The new flight bumps United's Tokyo Narita route to number two.
Up To 22 Daily Flights: A Closer Look At Turkish Airlines' Record US Network
Flights have doubled since 2019.
Turkish Airlines Cancels Flights To Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport Until March 2025
The airline was expected to return to Israel later this year.
Could Turkish Airlines Be About To Announce Its 14th US Destination?
It is expected to be official soon.
Turkish Airlines Returns To Mitiga Airport In Libya After Almost A 10 Year Absence
Tripoli is now added to the carrier's growing African network of over 60 destinations.
The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week
Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.
Turkish Airlines Targets Nonstop Istanbul-Australia Flights In 2026
Nonstop flights to Melbourne and Sydney could take place as soon as 2026.
Flights Commence: Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 Touches Down In Melbourne
The flag carrier of Turkey begins a new era.
Well Connected: The 5 Best Airlines For International Travel
The most connected airline flies to over 119 countries.
Thailand Launches Investigation Into Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 Cabin Pressure Loss
An investigation was recently launched despite the incident having happened five months ago.
Review: What's It Like In Business Class On Turkish Airlines' Airbus A321s?
Turkish Airlines offers a decent, dedicated business class cabin on most of its A321 aircraft.
Turkish Technic Completes Its 1st Airbus A330 Passenger To Freighter Conversion
Turkish Technic and EFW's partnership in P2F services (which was forged in 2022) has borne fruits with a UFS cut-out in the A320.
Passenger With Measles Travels To Los Angeles On Turkish Airlines Flight From Istanbul
The disease, which can be spread through droplets in the air, can cause “serious complications.”
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Turkish Airlines Becomes Latest Carrier To Resume Boeing 737 MAX 9 Flights
So far, the airline's Boeing 737 MAX 9s have completed three flights in the past 48 hours.
Turkish Airlines Changes Melbourne Launch Date & Aircraft
It will now begin two weeks earlier than planned, with the 777 initially used.