The flag carrier, which has reached 129 countries and 345 destinations across 5 continents, is set to commence flights to Australia. Turkish Airlines is expanding its flight network to connect passengers to Australia, its 346th destination in 130 countries. Starting March 15, 2024, the airline will schedule three weekly flights to Melbourne, contributing to tourism and trade volumes.
The flights will be relayed via Singapore, making Turkish Airlines the only European airline currently operating flights to Melbourne Airport. The special launch price for Turkish Airlines’ Melbourne to Istanbul flights is 1499 AUD, and 1199 USD for Istanbul to Melbourne flights that are valid for ticketing from 19 January to 15 April 2024 and travel from 15 March to 15 May 2024.
Turkish Airlines plans to connect Türkiye with Australia’s largest Turkish community and Victoria’s fastest-growing state, Melbourne, through direct flights with new aircraft, supported by the Victorian Government and Melbourne Airport.
Commenting on the finalization of the launch date Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat said, “Today is an important day for us. We have realized our goal of reaching the continent of Australia, which we have been successfully working on for a while, with the confirmed flight date. We have a significant global value that distinguishes us from our competitors as we are the airline that flies to more countries than any other in the world. Maintaining this valuable mission is a very strong motivation that drives us to work harder, more devotedly, and with more enthusiasm. With this motivation, we are excited to add Melbourne as our 346th destination to our flight network. Australia, with its natural beauty and hospitable people, becomes the 130th country and 6th continent under our wings. We are delighted to meet Australians with Turkish Airlines’ award-winning service quality and unique flight network. In the coming years, we plan to strengthen our presence in this beautiful country by increasing both the frequency of our flights and the number of our destinations. Also, as we bring the Turkish and Australian people closer and strengthen the bonds between our countries, we aim to increase bilateral tourism, trade, and business opportunities.”