Turkish Airlines to increase flights to China from October

Reuters

The National Carrier of Türkiye, Turkish Airlines has announced an increase in the number of its weekly flights to China.

Officials said the move highlights Turkish Airlines' ongoing commitment to grow its international network, particularly in key markets such as China, amid global aviation recovery.

CEO Bilal Eksi made the announcement on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday saying that there will be an “increase in flight frequency as of 26th of October”.

This increase, an additional 10 flights brings the total number of weekly flights to 31 and will affect the Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou routes.

“Türkiye is growing” he said.

Eksi added that this development will boost tourism, trade and strengthen economic ties between the two countries who have enjoyed long term mutually beneficial partnership.

China is Turkey's second-largest import partner and third-largest trade partner, while Turkey is an important trading partner for China, particularly as a large importer.

Latest figures show that the trade volume between the two countries as at 2024 stands at $48.3 billion.

The move highlights Turkish Airlines' ongoing commitment to grow its international network, particularly in key markets like China, amid global aviation recovery.

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