About Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines (ICAO: THY) is the flag carrier of Turkey, with a rich history and an extensive global network.
Turkish Airlines was founded on May 20, 1933, initially known as Turkish State Airlines (Devlet Hava Yolları) as a department of the Ministry of National Defense. In its early years, the airline focused primarily on domestic routes, operating with a modest fleet of five aircraft. The company was reorganized in 1956 and officially renamed Türk Hava Yolları A.O. (Turkish Airlines), subsequently joining the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Over the decades, it has grown from a domestic carrier into a major international player.
The airline's main hub and operational base is Istanbul Airport (IST), strategically located to connect Europe, Asia, and Africa. Turkish Airlines also utilizes secondary hubs at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Esenboga International Airport in Ankara, and Adnan Menderes International Airport in Izmir. As of September 2025, Turkish Airlines operates a diverse fleet of 388 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, including models such as the Airbus A319, A320, A321, A321neo, A330 (various series), A350-900, and Boeing 737 (various series), 777F, 777-300ER, and 787-9 Dreamliner.
Turkish Airlines boasts an expansive route network, serving 352 destinations globally, including cargo, across Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa, and the Americas. It holds the distinction of flying to more countries (131) than any other airline in the world. The airline is a proud member of the Star Alliance, having joined in April 2008. Turkish Airlines primarily offers two cabin classes: Business Class and Economy Class. Notable services in Business Class on long-haul flights include lie-flat seats, in-chair massage, award-winning cuisine often prepared by "flying chefs," noise-canceling headphones, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Economy Class provides comfortable seating with generous legroom, a comprehensive meal service, and in-flight entertainment systems, along with amenity kits on international long-haul flights.
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