
Turkish Airlines (Turkish: Türk Hava Yolları) or officially Türk Hava Yolları Anonim Ortaklığı is the flag carrier of Turkey. As of 2022, it operates scheduled services to 340 destinations in Europe, Asia, 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.
Turkish Airlines was rated among the top 10 airlines in the world according to Skytrax. This status is reflected on the quality of the airline’s services, the size of its fleet, and the diversity of its destinations.
Update of its fleet is a top priority emphasizing high safety, security, comfort standards and latest entertainment.
Owing to its membership in Star Alliance, it covers various destinations around the globe.
Passengers can easily manage their booking through Turkish Airlines online booking.
Shopping on board the plane.
Options for pre-selection of seats during online booking.
Complimentary meals and drinks on board for all passengers irrespective of their class.
The frequent flyer program, Miles & Smiles, gives customers the advantage of accumulating free miles amongst many other features.
2011 – 2016: Turkish Airlines was awarded Best Airline in Europe for six consecutive years by Skytrax.
2015: Turkish Airlines won The Best Service Award for Passengers Business and Economy Class by Skytrax.
| Name | Info |
| "IATA" Code | TK |
| ICAO Code | THY |
| Company Headquarters | Istanbul - Turkey |
| The Main Operating Airport | Ataturk International Airport |
| Number of destinations | 299 destinations |
| Date of establishment | 1933 |
The Air Aviation Department was established and it was managed by the Ministry of Defense titled Government Airways Department.
The Air Aviation Department shifted to the Ministry of Transport titled General Department for Public Airways .
General Department for Public Airways commenced the first international flight from Ankara via Istanbul to Athens.
It was established officially with a capital of 60 million Turkish liras.
It was declared to be privatized and 1.55% of its shares has been offered for public subscription in October of the same year.
23% of Turkish Airlines shares were offered for public subscription.
25% of Turkish Airlines shares were offered for public subscription.
It joined Star Alliance.
