Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national flag carrier, was founded on 20 May 1933 under the name of ‘State Airlines Administration’, and started its operations depending on the Ministry of Defence, and was restructured as the Turkish Airlines in 1955.
As one of the most preferable airlines among worldwide passengers, Turkish Airlines currently flies to 319 destinations (269 international and 50 domestic) in 127 countries over 5 continents with a fleet of 359 aircraft (passenger and cargo).
Flying to more countries and international destinations than any other airline in the world, Star Alliance member airline since 2008, Turkish Airlines has been awarded many times in numerous categories till today, and proudly continues to receive many more thanks to its passenger centered business focus.
Widely acclaimed as one of the best airlines in the world with its distinguished and unmatched service approach -most particularly for its exclusive dining offer both on-board and in the airline’s world-renowned lounges-, the global brand successfully keeps maintaining this rising momentum.
As a leading player in the global airline industry, Turkish Airlines continues to consolidate its industry-leading position through its significant investments, prestigious award wins, impressive growth figures, large-scale new-generation aircraft orders, and ever-expanding flight network.