Australians will have a new option for flying to the Middle East and Europe with Turkish Airlines boosting its long-haul route network by adding Melbourne to its schedule.
The Turkiye flag carrier has scheduled three flights a week from Istanbul to Melbourne from March 15, initially flying via Singapore.
Australia becomes the airline’s 130th country served and its 346th global destination, Travel Mole reports.
Turkish Airlines will, surprisingly, be the only European airline to currently operate flights to and from Melbourne Airport.
“As we bring the Turkish and Australian people closer, we aim to increase bilateral tourism, trade, and business opportunities,” said Prof. Ahmet Bolat, the chairman of Turkish Airlines.
Melbourne was chosen over Sydney as it is home to Australia’s largest Turkish community.
Turkish Airlines aims to eventually operate non-stop direct flights to Melbourne and other Australian cities with the acquisition of new long-haul aircraft. It has connections to cities across Europe through Istanbul.
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