Turkish Airlines

IATA Code: TK
CAO Code: THY

Turkish Airlines was initially founded on May 20, 1933 with the name 'State Airlines Administration'. In the same year, with five 28-seat planes, it started operation on its first route between Ankara, the capital of Turkey, and Ekisehir. In the following years, it had developed so rapidly that up to 1945 it had grown into the largest air carrier in the Middle East. The operation of Ankara-Istanbul-Athens route in 1947 symbolized its entrance into the international market. On March 1, 1956, State Airlines Administration was restructured and renamed Turkish Airlines, which marked its official establishment. In the 1990s, it was privatized and merged with Turkish Air Transportation, which promised Turkish Airlines a brighter future.

Now, Turkish Airlines reaches over 110 destinations in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. As of June 2007, its fleet includes 44 Airbuses and 54 Boeings. 59 new planes have been ordered and will be put into use in the near future.

1. Shanghai - Beijing - Istanbul
2. Hong Kong – Istanbul

In 1972, Turkey and China signed the bilateral air traffic agreement. On May 20, 1999, an A340 plane landed at Beijing Capital International Airport. It was the first flight operated by Turkish Airlines to China. At the beginning of the next year, this route was extended to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Now, its flight can also reach Hong Kong.
 

Up to June 2008, the Turkish avicade has 42 Boeing 737-800s, 9 Boeing 737-400s, 7 Airbus A340-300s, 5 Airbus A330-200s, 17 Airbus A321s, 16 Airbus A320s, 2 Airbus A319s and 3 Airbus A310s.
 

The air pivotal ports of Turkish Airlines are located in Istanbul and Ankara.
 

1. Beijing Office
Tel: (+86)10 64651867 Ext.12/13/14
Fax: (+86)10 64651865 (Weekdays only, 09:00 - 18:00)

2. Shanghai Office
Tel: (+86)21 32220022/62798392
Fax: (+86)21 32220021 (Weekdays only, 09:00 - 18:00)

3. Hong Kong Office
Tel: (+852)22610388
Fax: (+852)22610322 (Monday - Wednesday and Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00; Thursday and Sunday: 11:30 - 23:30; Friday: Closed.)

4. 24-hour Reservation
Tel: (+90)212 4440849

5. Turkish Airlines General Management
Tel: (+90)212 4636363
Fax: (+90)212 4652121
 

The Skytrax judged Turkish Airlines the four star airlines. In 2007, the airlines became one of the European Airlines which grew fastest in passenger transportation volume. Also, it was the airway which lost least luggage in the same year.
 

Besides the passenger transport, Turkish Airlines also offers high quality, fast and reliable air freight service. At present, there are about 70 airlines which has started air cargo business with Turkey, of which Turkish airlines occupies a half of market share. It is always making great effort to become the preferred air cargo company in the areas where its flights covers. After becoming a member of Star Alliance, Turkish Airlines will keep providing more travel destinations and better services for passengers.