Turkish Airlines

Turkish Airlines was founded in 1933 with five aircraft and is the flag carrier of Türkiye, based in Istanbul. According to its own company story, it flies to 130 countries from Istanbul Airport with a fleet of 568 aircraft. It is a member of the Star Alliance. The airline's head office is in Istanbul.

Features

• Very large international network through the Istanbul hub, including many destinations in Africa and Asia
• Economy and Business Class on long-haul routes
• Miles&Smiles loyalty programme with Star Alliance benefits
• Flights to many African and Asian cities that other European airlines do not serve directly

Ownership and limits

The Turkey Wealth Fund, a state fund, holds 49.12 percent, and the remaining shares are traded on the stock exchange. Most flights between Europe and farther destinations include a change in Istanbul.