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Jul 4, 2021 | 10:31 am

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Originally Posted by Longton

Thanks for pointing out that travellers from South Africa are not allowed into Turkey without quarantine. I can also rule out a shorter connection with Pegasus since that would mean changing airports.

10 hours to Istanbul, 13 hours transit, 5 hours to Bishkek. Sounds like a journey from hell! But there don't seem to be better options. At least I can drink - or are TK still a 'dry' airline? I flew in May and no alcohol was served.

Changing airports isn't possible if you are arriving from South Africa; you need to stay in the international transfer zone at the airport you initially arrive at.
TK still doesn't serve alcohol on Economy Class but on Business Class they do.

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