Turkish Airlines News
ASMALLWORLD Expands Global Airline Memberships with Turkish Airlines Partnership
ASMALLWORLD AG announces a new global collaboration with Miles&Smiles, the frequent flyer programme of Turkish Airlines, as part of its continued expansion of premium airline partnerships. ASMALLWORLD members can now access 35,000, 250,000, and 500,000 Miles&Smiles miles, respectively, further enriching the travel benefits available through the ASMALLWORLD travel ecosystem.
Turkish Airlines carried 7.6 million passengers in January 2026
Turkish Airlines announced passenger and cargo traffic results for January, with 10% higher passenger capacity in terms of available seat kilometres compared to that of 2025. In January, the number of passengers was recorded as 7.6 million, and the total load factor was realised at 84%.
Turkish Airlines Relaunches its Tirana Flights
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world, has relaunched its flights to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Flag carrier’s Tirana flights will be operated with seven weekly frequencies, further strengthening air connectivity between Istanbul and the Balkans.
Turkish Airlines Lays the Foundations for a New Investment Initiative Worth TRY 100 billion
Turkish Airlines has launched a comprehensive investment initiative that will strengthen Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and further advance its competitive edge. As part of this strategic move, shaped in line with the national flag carrier’s 2033 vision, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for eight new facilities with a total investment value exceeding TRY 100 billion at several locations, primarily Istanbul Airport, homebase of the flag carrier.
Turkish Airlines is Relaunching its Sulaymaniyah Flights
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world relaunched its flights between Istanbul and Sulaymaniyah which were stopped on April 2023. Already possessing a strong network in the country with flights to Baghdad, Basra, Erbil, Kirkuk, and Najaf, flag carrier once again connects Iraq to the world with a total of six gateways. Starting on 2 November 2025, flights between İstanbul Airport and Sulaymaniyah International Airport are going to be operated with four weekly frequencies reciprocally on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. On 2026 Summer Schedule, flights are set to be increased to daily as of 27 March 2026.
Turkish Airlines Secures Landmark Financing from Bank of China
Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has successfully completed a landmark financing transaction with Bank of China, arranged by Bank of China Turkey A.ª. The five-year facility, amounting to 2.9 billion Chinese Yuan (equivalent to USD 412 million), will support the airline’s core development initiatives, including fleet expansion, business growth, the construction of new facilities and infrastructure projects at Istanbul Airport.
Turkish Airlines signs codeshare agreement with Airlink
Turkish Airlines, flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa-based Airlink to strengthen its presence on the African continent. The partnership, which will take effect on August 1, 2025, was signed during a ceremony held at Airlink’s head office in Johannesburg.
Turkish Airlines adds a third London gateway with Stansted flights
Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is launching flights from London Stansted Airport on 18 March 2026, offering UK passengers even more convenient access to Istanbul and beyond. The national flag carrier will operate 14 weekly flights from Stansted to meet high demand for flights to Türkiye, home to Istanbul Airport, the world’s most connected hub.
Turkish Airlines is the Best Airline in Europe for the Tenth Time
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has once again asserted its leadership in the aviation industry, earning the prestigious Best Airline in Europe award at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards for the tenth time. The ceremony, widely regarded as the Oscars of the Aviation Industry, was held at the historic Air and Space Museum in Paris on 17 June.
Turkish Airlines turns up the heat with extra summer flights
Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is ramping up its summer 2025 schedule with additional flights from the UK and Ireland to Istanbul and beyond. Starting yesterday, June 9, the flag carrier will operate 47 weekly flights from London Heathrow, adding two more flights per week to the vibrant city of Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines Series Completes its First Season
Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, continues to connect the world not only through its extensive flight network but also through the art of storytelling. With the debut of its signature podcast and videocast, Turkish Airlines Series, the brand has taken a step into audio-visual storytelling, offering curated travel content, inspiring insights, and insider perspectives from Türkiye and beyond.
Turkish Airlines and Icelandair Expand Codeshare Partnership
Turkish Airlines and Icelandair have announced the expansion of their existing codeshare partnership, strengthening connectivity between two key European countries.