Turkish Airlines will launch flights between Istanbul and Santiago via Sao Paulo starting December 18.
Flights from Istanbul on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and from Santiago on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with four weekly round trips. The aircraft used will be the Airbus A350-900. The flight duration is 19 hours 10 minutes from Istanbul and 17 hours 40 minutes from Santiago.
Ahmet Bolat, the chairman, said, “As an airline that flies to more countries than any other, we continue to be a bridge between continents and cultures. With the launch to Santiago, our 26th destination in the Americas, we reaffirm our commitment to expanding our global flight network and offering unparalleled connecting options for travelers. We look forward to welcoming our customers on board to experience our distinctive service and the world-renowned Turkish hospitality while exploring the enchanting beauty of Chile, Turkey, and destinations worldwide.”
With this launch, the number of destinations in North and South America will expand to 26 cities in 10 countries.
■Schedule TK215 Istanbul (20:35) – Sao Paulo (04:15+1/05:50+1) – Santiago (09:45+1) / Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays TK216 Santiago (11:40) – Sao Paulo (15:15/16:50) – Istanbul (11:20+1) / Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays
