Turkish Airlines begins operations to Friedrichshafen, Germany

Press release

Published May 6th, 2013 - 05:53 GMT

Al Bawaba

Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey and Europe’s best airline*, has added its 223rd network destination with flights to Friedrichshafen, Germany, operating from May 2, 2013, adding to the the largest country nework for an airline in the world.

This new destination will be showcased at this week’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) as part of the participation of Turkish Airlines at the region’s premier travel and tourism exhibition, from May 6 to 9. Turkish Airlines operates to 223 destinations across 99 countires, highlighting its global reach to the international audience expected at ATM.

With existing services to 11 cities in Germany, Friedrichshafen is added as Turkish Airlines 12^th German destination. Flights from Istanbul to Friedrichshafen will operate 4 days a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and introductory round trip fares are available on the new route starting at 99 Euros (including taxes and fees).

Visit Turkish Airlines at ATM on stand EU8350, from May 6 to 9, to learn more about the award winning services and global network. To view the flight schedules, please visit www.TurkishAirlines.com, contact the call centre on +971 4 444 0 999 or visit any Turkish Airlines sales office.

Background Information

Turkish Airlines

Turkey's "rising star", Turkish Airlines, began its’ journey back in 1933 with 5 planes. Today, Turkish Airlines boasts a fleet of 335 aircrafts (passenger and cargo) and continues that journey with the same excitement. With its growth figures placing the company among the leading airlines in the world, Turkish Airlines, with a momentous decision in 2013, made the biggest airplane purchase in the history of Turkish Civil Aviation.