Turkish Airlines News

Turkish Airlines offers free accommodation for Istanbul stopovers
Passengers will have the chance to extend their trip and make the most with a stopover in Istanbul, a city that is brimming with delicious food, steeped in history and rich with culture.

Gulf Air expands Turkish Airlines codeshare deal
Gulf Air and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare expansion. The agreement will see Turkish Airlines place its ‘TK’ code on Gulf Air’s flights from Bahrain to Dubai, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot and Manila.

Turkish Airlines to add Xi’an to growing China route network
Turkish Airlines will add flights to Xi’an as it continues to grow its route network in China. Some two decades after the airline’s first flights to Beijing, the new destination will join the capital, Shanghai and Guangzhou in the flag-carrier’s portfolio.

Turkish Airlines plans five lounges for new Istanbul Airport
Turkish Airlines is planning to open five passenger lounges at the new Istanbul Airport. They will be targeted at guests flying business class, members of the Miles & Smiles Elite Plus and Elite programmes, Star Alliance Gold and Corporate Club passengers.

Turkish Airlines prepares to complete move to new Istanbul Airport
The process of moving to the new location began in October last year, with the final stage expected to take 45 hours and be completed just before midnight on April 6th.

Ridley Scott releases new short film for Turkish Airlines
Filmmaker Ridley Scott has teamed up with Turkish Airlines to direct a cinematic short film set in Istanbul, where east and west meet.

Turkish Airlines flies into Mexico with new route
The Mexico City-Istanbul route will be operated from Turkish Airlines’ new home at Istanbul Airport, slated to be the world’s largest once all phases are completed.

Turkish Airlines launches London-Ankara connection
In the heart of Turkey, Ankara is a hub for the performing arts; the Presidential Symphony Orchestra, several national theatre companies and the home to the State Opera and Ballet.

Turkish Airlines places latest 777 order with Boeing
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced an order for three 777 Freighters as the flag-carrier continues to soar on record financial results and double-digit passenger and cargo growth.

Turkish Airlines to launch new London-Ankara connections
Turkish Airlines will be operating the only direct flight from London Gatwick to Ankara, Turkey, from January 9th. Flights will depart from London Gatwick and will operate twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Turkish Airlines begins transition to Istanbul New Airport
The smart airport, thanks to its strategic location at the crossroads of east and west, has great potential for Turkish Airlines and the global aviation industry, and will welcome 200 million passengers per year upon completion.

flybmi signs codeshare deal with Turkish Airlines
flybmi customers will be able to enjoy flying on routes from the UK and Ireland to Istanbul thanks to a new codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines.