Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Lapangan Terbang Istanbul" in Malay language version.
Air China in late December 2023 is launching new intercontinental service to Europe, with the opening of Beijing Capital – Istanbul route on 29DEC23.
Air China this week filed planned European service expansion, as the airline schedules frequency increase to Barcelona, Copenhagen and Vienna for Northern summer 2024 season.
Beijing Capital – Barcelona eff 31MAR24 Increase from 3 to 7 weekly, A330-300,
Beijing Capital – Copenhagen eff 02APR24 Increase from 3 to 5 weekly, A350-900XWB,
Beijing Capital – Istanbul eff 31MAR24 3 weekly A330-200 service maintained, opened for reservation since last week,
Beijing Capital – Vienna eff 01APR24 Increase from 3 to 5 weekly, A350-900XWB.
China Eastern from late-September 2023 is launching service to Türkiye, where it schedules Shanghai Pu Dong – Istanbul nonstop flight.
First flight is scheduled on 28SEP23, with Airbus A330-200 operating 3 weekly flights.
China Eastern this week opened reservation for Shanghai Pu Dong – Istanbul service during Northern winter 2023/24 season.
China Eastern from mid-December 2023 is expanding service on its recently launched Shanghai Pu Dong – Istanbul route. Currently scheduled 3 times weekly, the Skyteam member will increase service to 7 weekly, effective 17DEC23. Airbus A330-200 aircraft operates this route.
China Eastern during the month of January 2024 is adjusting operational frequencies on Shanghai Pu Dong – Istanbul route. From 06JAN24 to 18JAN24, the Skyteam member schedules 4-5 weekly flights, instead of 7.
China Southern from late-June 2024 plans to expand service to Türkiye, as the carrier plans Guangzhou – Istanbul service resumption, last served in January and February 2023.
From 28JUN24, the airline will operate this route 3 times weekly, with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
China Southern from August 2024 plans to expand service to Türkiye, as the airline plans service resumption on Urumqi – Istanbul route, last served until July 2016.
The carrier will offer 1 weekly service with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, effective 17AUG24.
Sichuan Airlines this week resumes Airbus A350-900XWB service to Türkiye, last served regularly until October 2019. From 31JUL23, 1 of 2 weekly Chengdu Tianfu – Istanbul service is operated by the A350, replacing A330-200 aircraft.
Turkish Airlines last week filed additional service changes to its European operation from Istanbul, as the airline expands service to Italy during Northern summer 2024 season.
Turkish Airlines in Northern winter 2024/25 season filed preliminary frequency variations to the US, largely identical to 2023/24 season.
Turkish Airlines in 2024 plans various operational aircraft on Istanbul – Casablanca route, as the airline gradually moves operational aircraft to A350-900XWB and 777-300ER aircraft.
Turkish Airlines in Northern summer 2024 season plans to add Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on Istanbul – Islamabad route, scheduled on regular basis from 31MAR24.
Turkish Airlines in the second half of 2024 plans to expand service to Angola, with the addition of 3rd weekly flight for Luanda. Existing Istanbul – Libreville – Luanda – Istanbul triangle service will be increased to 2 weekly, from 10JUL24. The opposite direction will continue to be served once weekly.
Turkish Airlines in Northern summer 2024 season plans to increase capacity on Istanbul – Lisbon route, as the Star Alliance member schedules 279-seater A330-200 aircraft operation on 3 of 14 weekly flights, effective 31MAR24.
Turkish Airlines in Northern summer 2024 schedules widebody aircraft service on regular basis on Istanbul – Malaga route, as the Star Alliance member assigns A330-200 aircraft on 3 of 14 weekly flights, effective 03APR24.
Turkish Airlines during Northern summer 2024 season continues to expand service to Europe, as the latest frequency expansion focuses on Istanbul – Manchester route. From 19MAY24, the airline will introduce evening/late-night service 4 times weekly, raising overall frequency from 21 to 25 weekly.
Turkish Airlines from mid-March 2024 is extending its network coverage to Australia, as the airline gradually opens reservation for service to Melbourne, effective 15MAR24. Initially the Star Alliance carrier will operate 3 weekly flights with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Istanbul – Singapore – Melbourne route, switching to A350-900XWB aircraft from 02APR24.
Turkish Airlines in last week's schedule update accelerated planned service launch to Melbourne by two weeks, now scheduled to depart on 01MAR24. The first two flights for Istanbul – Singapore – Melbourne service will be operated by Boeing 777-300ER, switching to 787-9 from 06MAR24.
Turkish Airlines this week extended reservations for service to Melbourne into first quarter of 2025, as the Star Alliance carrier opened reservation on Istanbul – Singapore – Melbourne route for travel on/after 27OCT24.
Turkish Airlines has revised planned operational aircraft on Istanbul – Newark service during Northern summer 2024 season, effective 31MAR24.
Turkish Airlines in Northern summer 2024 season plans to resume Istanbul – Sulaymaniyah service, previously served until early April 2023. The Star Alliance will once again operates Airbus A321 aircraft effective 01APR24, up to 11 weekly flights.
Turkish Airlines from January 2024 plans to expand service to Iran, with the launch of 6th daily Istanbul – Tehran Imam Khomeini flight. TK898/899 service will commence on 02JAN24 from Istanbul, 03JAN24 from Tehran.
Turkish Airlines in April and May 2024 schedules aircraft changes on Istanbul – Tokyo Narita route. From 25APR24 to 05MAY24, the carrier will operate Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, instead of 787-9.
The Flag carrier of Turkiye, Turkish Airlines (TK) advances its Sydney (SYD) service launch, scheduling the inaugural Istanbul (IST)-Kuala Lumpur (KUL)-Sydney flight for November 28, 2024, a week earlier than initially planned.
Preliminary figures indicate that with the resumption of international travel, 2022 global passenger traffic reached close to 7 billion, representing an increase of 53.5% from 2021, or a 73.8% recovery from 2019 results.
Air China’s planned entry to the market follows China Eastern Airlines inaugurating flights to Istanbul on Sept. 28 with a 3X-weekly service from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). This came after the SkyTeam member signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Airlines, agreeing to cooperate more closely.
The opening date has been pushed back three times, but authorities insist that the main terminal building and two runways will be fully operational by Sunday, in what critics say it is a rushed and dangerous attempt to stay on schedule.
