Turkish Airlines (THY), a major international airline renowned for its vast network and stellar customer service, marked its 91st birthday on Monday, carrying on its tradition of serving up to 350 locations across the globe. With just five planes and 24 employees, including seven pilots, when it set out on its maiden voyage on May 20, 1933, Turkey's flag carrier eventually developed into a significant...
The Sirkeci-Kazlıçeşme rail line in Istanbul has been named one of the six must-see railway routes in Europe by Lonely Planet, one of the top travel guides in the world, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure. Inaugurating the Sirkeci-Kazlıçeşme rail line on February 26, 2024, was President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Minister of Transport and...
In the upcoming year, Scotland's two major airports will have additional low-cost flight options to Turkey. Pegasus Airlines This summer, Edinburgh-Istanbul flights will be offered by Pegasus Airlines. It will run the route to Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen Airport twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. Bookings for one-way rates starting at £49.99 per person are currently open, and flights will depart...
The "fairy chimneys" of Turkey are naturally occurring, but bizarre-appearing spires that can reach heights of up to 130 feet (40 meters), sculpted over millions of years by the elements from soft volcanic rock. Sprinkling the Love Valley in Göreme National Park are thousands of these spindly chimneys, creating a rocky wonderland that has served as a haven for human civilizations for almost 4,000...
According to a senior official on Wednesday, airline traffic on both domestic and international flights increased by over 50% in April, resulting in a record 18 million passengers passing through Turkish airports, including transit passengers. According to Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu, who cited data from the State Airports Authority General Directorate (DHMI), the amount...
Turkey's credit rating was raised from B to B+ by the credit rating company Standard & Poor's (S&P), which maintained a favorable outlook. In the context of external rebalancing, Turkey is anticipated to enhance coordination between monetary, fiscal, and income policies, according to a news statement issued by the agency. "We forecast rising portfolio inflows and narrowing current account...
The number of cruise passengers in Turkey rose by more than 79% annually in the first three months of this year, surpassing 61,000, according to figures released. According to data obtained from the General Directorate of Maritime Affairs of the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry, the total number of cruise ship passengers, including arrivals, departures, and transit passengers, reached 61,113 in...
Cyprus is the third largest island in the Mediterranean, situated directly in the center of the sea. With its pleasant weather, friendly locals, mouthwatering cuisine, and much more, it's one of the best options for an ideal living. What are the areas of Northern Cyprus? The 3,354 square kilometer Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) is divided into six administrative regions: Nicosia, the...
Turkey is a great place for digital nomads to live since it offers both the excitement of its vibrant metropolis and the tranquility of its quiet southern coastal towns. Fortunately, there is now a visa designed especially for people who want to live and work remotely in Turkey. With the recent announcement of Go Turkey’s new digital visa program, remote workers from a variety of nations, mostly in...
In an effort to assist operators and agents looking to book flights, leisure airline SunExpress has nearly increased its capacity from the UK to Turkey this summer. Although the airline has been operating between Germany and Turkey for almost 30 years, it only began operating in the UK in the summer of 2022. It is jointly owned by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. But this summer, it increased the number...