TR Airlines & Airports

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Airlines of Turkiye

Airlines	Headquarters	Passenger Count	Revenue	Fleet Size	Ownership
Turkish Airlines	Istanbul Airport(IST)	83.4 Millions(2023)	$20.9 billions(2023)	453(April,2024)	49.12% State, 50.88% Private(Stock Market)
Pegasus Airlines	Sabiha Gökçen Airport(SAB)	32 Millions(2023)	€2.67 billions(2023)	110(April,2024)	Esas Conglomerate
Sun Express	Antalya Airport(AYT)	12.6 Millions(2023)	€1.8 billions(2023)	64(April,2024)	50% Turkish Airlines, 50% Lufthansa Group
AJet(Anadolu Jet)	Sabiha Gökçen Airport(SAB)	20 Millions(2023)		90(April,2024)	Turkish Airlines
Corendon Airlines	Antalya Airport(AYT)	6 Millions	$32 millions	38	Turistik Hava Taşımacılık

Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines is the flag carrier of Turkey. As of 2022, it operates scheduled services to 340 destinations in Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and the Americas, making it the largest mainline carrier in the world by number of passenger destinations. The airline serves more destinations non-stop from a single airport than any other airline in the world and flies to 126 countries, more than any other airline. With an operational fleet of 24 cargo aircraft, the airline's cargo division Turkish Cargo serves 82 destinations. The airline also operates a low cost subsidiary, AJet. It has been a member of the Star Alliance network since April 1st, 2008.

Turkish Airlines - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Destination Map

Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines (aka Pegasus Hava Taşımacılık A.Ş.) is a low-cost airline based in Istanbul. With the "low cost" model it implements, it provides affordable travel opportunities as well as basic services that can only be obtained for additional fees. It is an airline that offers point-to-point transportation at affordable prices on short and medium-range routes.

Pegasus Airlines - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Destination Map

AJet(Anadolu Jet)

AJet, formerly branded as AnadoluJet until 31 March 2024, is a Turkish low-cost airline operating domestic flights as well as international flights to Northern Cyprus, Western Europe and Western Asia from its base at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. It is a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines which previously operated it as a trademark before becoming an independent airline.

AnadoluJet - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Destination Map

Sun Express

SunExpress, is a Turkish-German airline based in Antalya. SunExpress was founded in October 1989 as a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. It operates scheduled and chartered passenger flights to 90 destinations in 30 countries in Europe as well as North Africa, the Mediterranean, Black Sea, and Red Sea. The airline concentrates on international tourism, domestic Turkish flights to cities in Anatolia, and wet leasing. The total number of SunExpress employees is 5,000.

SunExpress - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Destination Map

 

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This thread will be a place for discussion and sharing the updates of airlines and airports of Turkiye.

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[Bogeyman]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1776379252943778123

THY Chairman of the Board of Directors Ahmet Bolat: "We will open a business door of 20 billion dollars for Turkish companies"
- THY, which ordered 350 aircraft last year, is making a tripartite agreement with Rolls Royce and Airbus to produce a significant part of this order, which amounts to 70 billion dollars, in Turkey.
- “We will sign an important agreement to bring production to Turkey. We invited approximately 30 Turkish companies engaged in production in the civil aviation sector to the signing ceremony, which will be attended by the Ministers of Trade, Industry and Technology, and Treasury and Finance of Turkey and the UK. “With this agreement, we will open a business opportunity worth 20 billion dollars for Turkish companies.”

 

[Deliorman]

BTW the map above is a bit inaccurate because as far as I know Turkish Airlines is now flying to Australia too.

 

[Rodeo]

BTW the map above is a bit inaccurate because as far as I know Turkish Airlines is now flying to Australia too.

updated

 

[Zafer]

updated

What about Libya?

 

[Rodeo]

What about Libya?

Like your previous post suggested, THY started flying to Libya last week.

THY'nin Libya uçuşları yeniden başladı

Türk Hava Yolları (THY), yeniden Libya'nın başkenti Trablus'a uçmaya başladı.

www.trthaber.com

Turkish Airlines Returns to Libya After 10-year Break

Turkish Airlines launched its first flight back to Libya's capital, Tripoli, after not flying there for ten years.

airwaysmag.com

 

[Fuzuli NL]

Well Connected: The 5 Best Airlines For International Travel

The most connected airline flies to over 119 countries.

simpleflying.com

Well Connected: The 5 Best Airlines For International Travel​

By Tatenda Karuwa
Published Feb 22, 2024

The most connected airline flies to over 119 countries.

Photo: Airbus

Summary​

• Air France serves 177 international destinations in 83 countries, with its base at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• Lufthansa flies to 194 international destinations, making it one of Europe's largest airlines.
• British Airways is the third-most internationally connected airline, with 196 destinations worldwide.

Over the years, international travel in most parts of the world has become more accessible, more cities becoming connected by one flight. The world's largest airlines fly to over 200 cities from their various hubs. With growing fleets and route expansion plans, some airlines are set to grow bigger over the next few years, offering passengers access to even more destinations.
In this article, we will look at the five best international airlines by the number of destinations served. This includes current routes and routes to be launched in the next few months. Carriers in the US and other territories have extensive domestic networks, reaching nearly 300 cities but fewer international destinations. Wherever you want to fly to, the carriers below can take you to nearly every part of the world.

5 Air France​

177 international destinations​

Countries served	83
Domestic destinations	21
Fleet size	259 aircraft

Part of the Air France-KLM Group and a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, the French flag carrier is the fifth most internationally connected airline in the world. Already with a robust domestic network, it serves 177 international destinations in 83 countries.

Photo: Vincenzo Pace I Simple Flying.
This includes Madagascar and Senegal in Africa, Beijing and New Delhi in Asia, Rome and Stockholm in Europe, Mexico and Denver in North America, as well as Lima and Buenos Aires in South America. With its base at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), the airline's domestic network includes Toulouse, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, and Bordeaux, to mention a few.
According to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, Air France's busiest international route from Paris this year is Geneva (GVA), with 2,666 scheduled flights. This is followed by Amsterdam (AMS), with 2,652, and Barcelona, with 2,125 flights. Its longest international flight from Charles de Gaulle is to Santiago (SCL) at approximately 6,291 NM (11,650 km). This is followed by Buenos Aires (EZE) at 5,980 NM (11,074 km) and Singapore (SIN) at 5,792 NM (10,726 km).


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4 Lufthansa​

194 international destinations​

Countries served	73
Domestic destinations	17
Fleet size	313 aircraft

Lufthansa is one of Europe's largest airlines by fleet size, passengers carried, and number of destinations. With Frankfurt Airport (FRA) as its primary hub, the German national carrier flies to 211 destinations, including 194 international and 17 domestic. Combined with its subsidiaries like Discover Airlines, Austrian, and Swiss, the group would rank much higher on our list.

Photo: Lufthansa
The airline flies to Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Unsurprisingly, it has most of its routes in Europe, connecting the continent's major cities, including London, Paris, Madrid, and Amsterdam. The carrier also serves about 20 destinations in the US.
Its domestic destinations include Munich (MUC), Hamburg (HAM), Berlin (BER), and Düsseldorf (DUS). According to Cirium, Lufthansa's most connected city from Frankfurt this month is Berlin, with 356 scheduled flights (one way). Outside Germany, London is the most connected, with 348 flights. Lufthansa currently has a fleet of 313 aircraft. With 216 more on order, it set to grow even bigger over the next few years.

3 British Airways​

196 international destinations​

Countries served	76
Domestic destinations	13
Fleet size	291 aircraft

Although it has a slightly smaller fleet than its German counterpart, British Airways is the world's third-most internationally connected airline. With its base at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), it flies to over 200 destinations in 77 countries, including the UK. This also includes over 25 destinations in the US, making it one of the largest international operators in the country.
British Airways is one of the few carriers flying to all six inhabited continents - Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America, and South America. Its focus is Europe, with more than 50% of its destinations being in the region. Its intercontinental destinations include Atlanta, São Paulo, Cape Town, Sydney, and Tokyo.

Photo: Ceri Breeze | Shutterstock
With another hub at London Gatwick Airport (LGA), its domestic destinations include Manchester (MAN), Newcastle (NCL), and Southampton (SOU). The British flag carrier also serves some of Europe's longest non-stop routes. As of February 2024, its top three longest non-stop flights are as follows:

• London (Heathrow)-Santiago: 6,280 NM (11,630 km)
• London (Heathrow)-Singapore: 5,878 NM (10,886 km)
• London (Gatwick)-Mauritius: 5,253 NM (9,726 km)

Want answers to more key questions in aviation? Check out the rest of our guides here.

2 Ryanair​

229 international destinations​

Countries served	37
Domestic destinations	5
Fleet size	568 aircraft

Ryanair has its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, but has established multiple hubs across Europe. It is among the world's largest operators by the number of destinations served, fleet size, passengers carried, and other metrics. While the carrier doesn't fly to as many countries as other airlines, it comes in second place due to its 229 international destinations.

Photo: InsectWorld | Shutterstock
It only flies to three continents - Africa, Europe, and Asia, with Europe being its primary focus. The airline constantly opens new routes around the continent, flying passengers to major cities like London and Paris and smaller islands like Gran Canaria and Ponta Delgada.


Related

Did You Know: Africa's Top 10 Shortest Intercontinental Flights Are All Under 200 Miles? ​

Africa-Europe has some of the shortest intercontinental flights.

Interestingly, Ryanair is the second biggest intercontinental carrier to Africa, despite only serving one country - Morocco. It serves 12 cities in the North African country and is expected to commence domestic flights this summer. Some of its most popular routes include Dublin-London (Gatwick), Dublin-London (Stansted), and Rome (Fiumicino)-Catania.

1 Turkish Airlines​

293 international destinations​

Countries served	130
Domestic destinations	53
Fleet size	446 aircraft

As of February 2024, Turkish Airlines is the world's most internationally connected scheduled passenger carrier. It flies to 119 out of the 195 recognized countries in the world, making it the largest carrier by countries served. Its primary hub is Istanbul International Airport (IST), and it has destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

Photo: Kevin Hackert | Shutterstock

It is set to add Melbourne, Australia, making it one of the few carriers serving all six inhabitable continents. Turkish has 13 destinations in the US, including New York, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, and Miami, to mention a few. Its domestic destinations include Istanbul (Sabiha), Antalya, Adana, and Ankara.

 

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[Fuzuli NL]

Review: Turkish Airlines A350 "Turkoflot" Business Class - Live and Let's Fly

A detailed Turkish Airlines A350 Business Class Review featuring the ex-Aeroflot "Turkoflot " configuration. Details on seat, service, food.

liveandletsfly.com

 

[Zafer]

Well Connected: The 5 Best Airlines For International Travel

The most connected airline flies to over 119 countries.

simpleflying.com

Well Connected: The 5 Best Airlines For International Travel​

By Tatenda Karuwa
Published Feb 22, 2024

The most connected airline flies to over 119 countries.

Photo: Airbus

Summary​

• Air France serves 177 international destinations in 83 countries, with its base at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
• Lufthansa flies to 194 international destinations, making it one of Europe's largest airlines.
• British Airways is the third-most internationally connected airline, with 196 destinations worldwide.

Over the years, international travel in most parts of the world has become more accessible, more cities becoming connected by one flight. The world's largest airlines fly to over 200 cities from their various hubs. With growing fleets and route expansion plans, some airlines are set to grow bigger over the next few years, offering passengers access to even more destinations.
In this article, we will look at the five best international airlines by the number of destinations served. This includes current routes and routes to be launched in the next few months. Carriers in the US and other territories have extensive domestic networks, reaching nearly 300 cities but fewer international destinations. Wherever you want to fly to, the carriers below can take you to nearly every part of the world.

5 Air France​

177 international destinations​

Countries served	83
Domestic destinations	21
Fleet size	259 aircraft

Part of the Air France-KLM Group and a founding member of the SkyTeam alliance, the French flag carrier is the fifth most internationally connected airline in the world. Already with a robust domestic network, it serves 177 international destinations in 83 countries.

Photo: Vincenzo Pace I Simple Flying.
This includes Madagascar and Senegal in Africa, Beijing and New Delhi in Asia, Rome and Stockholm in Europe, Mexico and Denver in North America, as well as Lima and Buenos Aires in South America. With its base at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), the airline's domestic network includes Toulouse, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, and Bordeaux, to mention a few.
According to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, Air France's busiest international route from Paris this year is Geneva (GVA), with 2,666 scheduled flights. This is followed by Amsterdam (AMS), with 2,652, and Barcelona, with 2,125 flights. Its longest international flight from Charles de Gaulle is to Santiago (SCL) at approximately 6,291 NM (11,650 km). This is followed by Buenos Aires (EZE) at 5,980 NM (11,074 km) and Singapore (SIN) at 5,792 NM (10,726 km).

Related

The 10 Longest Boeing 777-200LR Routes​

Air India, Emirates, Air Canada and Qatar Airways feature on the list.

4 Lufthansa​

194 international destinations​

Countries served	73
Domestic destinations	17
Fleet size	313 aircraft

Lufthansa is one of Europe's largest airlines by fleet size, passengers carried, and number of destinations. With Frankfurt Airport (FRA) as its primary hub, the German national carrier flies to 211 destinations, including 194 international and 17 domestic. Combined with its subsidiaries like Discover Airlines, Austrian, and Swiss, the group would rank much higher on our list.

Photo: Lufthansa
The airline flies to Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America. Unsurprisingly, it has most of its routes in Europe, connecting the continent's major cities, including London, Paris, Madrid, and Amsterdam. The carrier also serves about 20 destinations in the US.
Its domestic destinations include Munich (MUC), Hamburg (HAM), Berlin (BER), and Düsseldorf (DUS). According to Cirium, Lufthansa's most connected city from Frankfurt this month is Berlin, with 356 scheduled flights (one way). Outside Germany, London is the most connected, with 348 flights. Lufthansa currently has a fleet of 313 aircraft. With 216 more on order, it set to grow even bigger over the next few years.

3 British Airways​

196 international destinations​

Countries served	76
Domestic destinations	13
Fleet size	291 aircraft

Although it has a slightly smaller fleet than its German counterpart, British Airways is the world's third-most internationally connected airline. With its base at London Heathrow Airport (LHR), it flies to over 200 destinations in 77 countries, including the UK. This also includes over 25 destinations in the US, making it one of the largest international operators in the country.
British Airways is one of the few carriers flying to all six inhabited continents - Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania, North America, and South America. Its focus is Europe, with more than 50% of its destinations being in the region. Its intercontinental destinations include Atlanta, São Paulo, Cape Town, Sydney, and Tokyo.

Photo: Ceri Breeze | Shutterstock
With another hub at London Gatwick Airport (LGA), its domestic destinations include Manchester (MAN), Newcastle (NCL), and Southampton (SOU). The British flag carrier also serves some of Europe's longest non-stop routes. As of February 2024, its top three longest non-stop flights are as follows:

• London (Heathrow)-Santiago: 6,280 NM (11,630 km)
• London (Heathrow)-Singapore: 5,878 NM (10,886 km)
• London (Gatwick)-Mauritius: 5,253 NM (9,726 km)

Want answers to more key questions in aviation? Check out the rest of our guides here.

2 Ryanair​

229 international destinations​

Countries served	37
Domestic destinations	5
Fleet size	568 aircraft

Ryanair has its headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, but has established multiple hubs across Europe. It is among the world's largest operators by the number of destinations served, fleet size, passengers carried, and other metrics. While the carrier doesn't fly to as many countries as other airlines, it comes in second place due to its 229 international destinations.

Photo: InsectWorld | Shutterstock
It only flies to three continents - Africa, Europe, and Asia, with Europe being its primary focus. The airline constantly opens new routes around the continent, flying passengers to major cities like London and Paris and smaller islands like Gran Canaria and Ponta Delgada.

Related

Did You Know: Africa's Top 10 Shortest Intercontinental Flights Are All Under 200 Miles?​

Africa-Europe has some of the shortest intercontinental flights.

Interestingly, Ryanair is the second biggest intercontinental carrier to Africa, despite only serving one country - Morocco. It serves 12 cities in the North African country and is expected to commence domestic flights this summer. Some of its most popular routes include Dublin-London (Gatwick), Dublin-London (Stansted), and Rome (Fiumicino)-Catania.

1 Turkish Airlines​

293 international destinations​

Countries served	130
Domestic destinations	53
Fleet size	446 aircraft

As of February 2024, Turkish Airlines is the world's most internationally connected scheduled passenger carrier. It flies to 119 out of the 195 recognized countries in the world, making it the largest carrier by countries served. Its primary hub is Istanbul International Airport (IST), and it has destinations in Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America.

Photo: Kevin Hackert | Shutterstock

It is set to add Melbourne, Australia, making it one of the few carriers serving all six inhabitable continents. Turkish has 13 destinations in the US, including New York, Atlanta, Boston, Houston, and Miami, to mention a few. Its domestic destinations include Istanbul (Sabiha), Antalya, Adana, and Ankara.

Turkish Airlines have flown around 340 destinations at its peak.

 

[I_Love_F16]

Review: Turkish Airlines A350 "Turkoflot" Business Class - Live and Let's Fly

A detailed Turkish Airlines A350 Business Class Review featuring the ex-Aeroflot "Turkoflot " configuration. Details on seat, service, food.

liveandletsfly.com

I remember when I was in IST airport back in 2022. I saw a Turkish A350 but with the Aeroflot livery.

 

[Rodeo]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1780543320541770125

 

[Sanchez]

I remember when I was in IST airport back in 2022. I saw a Turkish A350 but with the Aeroflot livery.

THY got 6 A350s Aeroflot ordered but couldn’t receive due to sanctions in 2022. First 4 was almost ready to be delivered and already painted so they flew with an incomplete Aeroflot livery for few months. If unchanged they still have the Russian seating with more business seats, different than other Turkish A350s.

Turkish Airlines to receive six Airbus A350s intended for Aeroflot

An online publication dedicated to providing the latest news, progress, and market intelligence about the global airliner industry.

www.airlinerwatch.com

 

[Fatman17]

 

[Fatman17]

Turkish Airlines Still Wants Another 235 Planes: Could It Be Boeing? https://simpleflying.com/turkish-airlines-new-airplane-order-could-be-boeing/

Turkish Airlines expanding

 

[I_Love_F16]

Turkish Airlines Still Wants Another 235 Planes: Could It Be Boeing? https://simpleflying.com/turkish-airlines-new-airplane-order-could-be-boeing/

Turkish Airlines expanding

I hope it’s not Boeing. Too much issues with them at the moment.

 

[Zafer]

We can only selectively buy smaller numbers from Boeing to keep relations going.