Turkish Airlines (TK) has announced a wide-ranging network adjustment for the northern summer 2026 schedule, gradually suspending services to multiple international destinations.
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iGA Istanbul Airport (IST) has expanded its Northern European connectivity as Scandinavian Airlines (SK) or SAS launched direct flights from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) on March 27, 2026.
Kuwait Airways (KU) will resume scheduled flights between Kuwait City (KWI) and Istanbul Airport (IST) via Dammam (DMM) starting April 1, marking a strategic return to a key international route.
Turkish Airlines has unveiled its 500th aircraft at Istanbul Airport, marking a major fleet milestone and launching its next expansion phase toward a 1,000-aircraft future.
Turkish Airlines (TK) has confirmed a significant expansion of its China services for the upcoming Northern Summer 2026 season, maintaining and increasing weekly flights on its major China routes.
Turkish Airlines (TK) announced a landmark investment of 100 billion Turkish liras (over $2.3 billion) to build what it calls the world’s largest cargo terminal and an in‑flight catering facility
Turkish Airlines (TK) has officially resumed scheduled service from Istanbul Airport (IST), Türkiye to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU), Iraq, re-establishing a direct air link that was suspended in April 2023.
Turkish Airlines (TK) is strengthening air links between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) by adding four more weekly flights, bringing the total to 14 from 26 October.
Turkish Airlines (TK) has announced plans to launch direct flights to Yerevan, Armenia, and Timisoara, Romania.
In September 2025, new data from OAG reveals that Istanbul Airport (IST) has established itself as Europe’s busiest airport, surpassing traditional leaders like London Heathrow (LHR) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).