Dubai, UAE: Already having the world's 4th largest flight network and flying to 278 destinations in 110 countries, Turkish Airlines continues to grow by adding a new flight destination operated to/from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Turkish Airlines, ranked the "Best Airline in Europe"* for the fifth consecutive times adds flights to Baghdad (Iraq) as its 25th flight destination operated from/to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Beginning October 25th, roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Baghdad are being operated twice weekly in both directions till November 23rd, and will be operated daily, thereafter.
Introductory trip fares are available from Istanbul to Baghdad (Iraq) starting at 395.37 USD, and from Baghdad to Istanbul 323 USD (including taxes and fees).
All times are in LMT.
Additionally, for the operations to these destinations, there is a special offer for Miles&Smiles members, with a 25% reduction in the miles needed to redeem either award tickets or upgrades.**
To view the flight schedules please visit www.turkishairlines.com, contact the call center at +90 212 444 0849 or visit any Turkish Airlines sales office.
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* Skytrax survey of 2015
** Turkish Airlines reserves the right to make changes in this regard
About Turkish Airlines:
Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline today with a fleet of 296 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 278 destinations worldwide with 230 international and 48 domestic. According to Skytrax survey of 2015, Turkish Airlines was chosen "Europe's Best Airline" for the fifth and "Best Airline in Southern Europe" for the seventh consecutive time. Having won in 2010 the world's "Best Economy Catering Service", in 2013 the world's "Best Business Catering Service", and in 2014 "Best Business Catering Service" awards, Turkish Airlines was this year awarded the world's "Best Business Class Lounge Dining" and "Best Business Airline Lounge" prizes in the Skytrax survey. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on www.turkishairlines.com.
About Star Alliance:
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international traveller. Its acceptance by the market has been recognized by numerous awards, including the Air Transport World Market Leadership Award and Best Airline Alliance by both Business Traveller Magazine and Skytrax. The member airlines are: Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Portugal, Turkish Airlines, THAI and United. The integration of Avianca Brasil is currently in progress. Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers more than 18,500 daily flights to 1,321 airports in 193 countries For additional information visit www.staralliance.com and/or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube or LinkedIn.
For more information, please contact:
Gladson Ronad | Alisha Patel
ASDA'A Burson-Marsteller
+9714 4507 600
gladson.ronad@bm.com | alisha.patel@bm.com
© Press Release 2015
