The city of Torin in Italy, Turkish Airlines 349th destination. Picture: Pexels.
Travellers on Turkish Airlines’ global network have more destinations to chose from after the carrier announced it had added a 349th destination to its network.
According to Turkish Airlines, travellers can now explore Turin, Italy, from Istanbul on its new route with seven flight days a week.
The announcement comes as Europe enjoys a summer which is a peak travel season for the region. For many, Istanbul is the gateway into Europe for travellers.
The new route to the European destination is the ninth destination in Italy and, according to the airline, this new route will also easily connect passengers to one of six other continents through Turkish Airlines’ vast global network.
Turin, the capital city of Piedmont in northern Italy, is renowned for its rich history, baroque architecture, and as a hub of the automotive industry and is surrounded by the Alps.
Turin boasts an impressive array of cultural attractions including the Royal Palace, the iconic Mole Antonelliana, and the famous Egyptian Museum as Italy’s first capital. The city is also celebrated for its refined cuisine and vibrant arts scene, making it a captivating destination for tourists and business travellers alike.
Commenting on this, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi said they were glad to add Turin to their extensive flight network as their 349th destination.
“By strengthening our ties with Italy with our ninth presence, our guests in Italy’s north- west will be able to enjoy our flag carrier’s unrivalled flight network during their travels, while our passengers from around the world will have the opportunity to experience the wonders of Turin, Italy’s first historical capital city, with the privilege of flying with Turkish Airlines,” said Ekşi.
Elisabetta Oliveri, chairperson of Torino Airport, said the airport celebrated with great satisfaction the start of this flight, which opened up new growth prospects for Turin Airport, after two consecutive years in which a traffic record was set.
“The Turin-İstanbul connection also represents a further driver of development for the entire economy of the area and reconfirms the airport’s role as a strategic player in growth,” she said.