Summary
- Turkish Airlines serves 14 destinations in the United States, primarily through daily flights with three aircraft.
- The airline’s Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-9 aircraft are used on US routes to ensure passenger comfort.
- Denver International Airport (DEN) is the airline’s newest US route and the 347th destination in the Turkish Airlines network.
In terms of seat availability in August 2024, data from aviation analytics firm Cirium shows that Turkish Airlines’ top five U.S. routes are between Istanbul and New York (JFK), Washington-Dulles (IAD), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD) and Miami (MIA).
|
route |
One-way flights (August 2024) |
Single seats (August 2024) |
frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
|
New York Airport (JFK) |
124 |
40,887 |
4 x daily |
|
Washington Airport (IAD) |
62 |
20,615 |
2 x daily |
|
Los Angeles (LAX) |
62 |
20,315 |
2 x daily |
|
Chicago (ORD) |
62 |
20,119 |
2 x daily |
|
Miami (MIA) |
57 |
18,619 |
1-2 x daily |
Turkish Airlines is the only airline to serve all five of its busiest U.S. routes, taking advantage of the fact that no major U.S. carrier currently flies to Istanbul. This summer, the airline will fly to a total of 14 destinations in the U.S., with most routes offering at least daily flights. The Star Alliance carrier also recently expanded its U.S. route network, launching direct flights to Denver (DEN) earlier this year.
Turkish Airlines’ newest US route
Turkish Airlines entered the American continent in 1988 with flights to New York. Since then, Turkish Airlines has expanded its flight network to include Denver as its 14th destination in the USA.
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The new flight will operate three times a week and will increase to four times a week next month.
The four weekly flights to Denver are the airline’s 347th destination in 130 countries. This additional service contributes to the volume of tourism and trade between the two countries by transporting thousands of passengers annually on the Istanbul-Denver route. Denver, the capital and largest city of the state of Colorado, attracts many domestic and international travelers with its cultural attractions and as a host of various sporting events.
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Turkish Airlines Chairman and Executive Committee Chairman Prof. Ahmet Bolat commented on the new route:
“We are pleased to add a new route to our growing flight network. We began our operations to America with flights to New York via Brussels and six years later, on July 16, 1994, we began direct flights to New York. Today, we are proud to fly directly to 14 destinations in the United States, including Denver. This new route offers our passengers the opportunity to discover the historical and cultural richness of Istanbul and our country.”
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The airline will operate over 150 weekly round-trip flights to the United States this summer.
A modern fleet of wide-body aircraft
Turkish Airlines uses wide-body aircraft, namely the Airbus A350-900, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-9, on flights to and from the USA. Every detail on board has been considered to ensure the health and safety of passengers throughout the flight. The HEPA (High-Efficiency Particulate Air) filters on Turkish Airlines aircraft use a special filtration system that filters out 99.97% of all particles. HEPA filters ensure clean and safe air in the cabin.
Boeing 737-800
The Airbus A350-900, a double-corridor, wide-body aircraft, makes even the longest flights more comfortable. With Turkish Airlines’ customized corridor lighting, wide seats, a high ceiling and optimal cabin pressure, the A350-900 takes the flight experience to a new level. Its wide windows create magical moments on every journey.
The business class seats can be converted into a reclining position with one hand movement and offer the comfort of a bed. They also have a password-protected, lockable storage space, an illuminated magazine rack and much more.
Boeing 777-300ER
Designed to enhance the travel experience above the clouds, the Boeing 777-300ER offers exceptional range, outstanding fuel efficiency and supreme comfort, and has everything travelers need for a journey above the clouds.
Photo: Vincenzo Pace | Easy flying
An in-flight entertainment system, wide seat pitches and improved cabin pressurization systems – every feature of the aircraft guarantees passenger satisfaction. More legroom with a seat pitch of 198 cm in Business Class, 79 cm in Economy Class and 5.86 cm wide, spacious cabins ensure maximum relaxation on your travels with Turkish Airlines.
Boeing 787-9
The Boeing 787-9 long-haul aircraft belongs to the Dreamliner family and is a twin-engine wide-body aircraft made of 50% composite materials, which contributes to a lighter structure and greater efficiency. With larger windows and an improved cabin climate with higher humidity, the aircraft promises unprecedented flight comfort.
The spacious Business Class cabin features a 1-2-1 seating protocol, giving each passenger 44 inches of legroom and easy aisle access. Additionally, each seat includes storage space and reclining and footrest features, as well as a comprehensive entertainment system and 18-inch video screen.
Star Alliance member since 2008
Turkish Airlines’ main hub is Istanbul Airport (IST). The airline was founded in 1933 with just five aircraft and has grown exponentially since then, especially in recent years. The latest data from ch-aviation shows that Turkish Airlines’ fleet now has 330 aircraft.
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After an 18-month integration process, the airline joined Star Alliance in April 2008. Star Alliance is the world’s largest airline alliance with 26 member airlines and a market share of 17% (larger than SkyTeam and oneworld).
