Thursday 12 September 2024

• Turkish Airlines to launch inaugural Sydney service in December 2024
• Sydney Airport will also be the first airport in Australia to host non-stop services
• With four flights per week, Sydney Airport will be Turkish Airlines’ largest port in Australia
• Turkish Airlines is the eighth new airline to join the airport in the last two years

Sydney Airport has today announced Turkish Airlines will join the airport’s network of 50 airlines, with direct flights via Malaysia commencing four times per week from 5 December 2024, ahead of an Australian-first non-stop service from Sydney to Istanbul. From 5 December 2024, the four direct services a week from Sydney to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur will be operated on an A350-900 with 329 seats available onboard: 32 in Business Class and 297 in Economy Class. This service will go on to become a non-stop service to Istanbul, opening a fast and convenient route to Türkiye, one of the world’s most captivating destinations.

This groundbreaking service will revolutionise travel between Australia and Europe, providing passengers with a swift and seamless connection to Istanbul, where travellers can then access a network of more than 340 destinations across 130 countries on a one-stop itinerary, courtesy of Turkish Airlines' expansive global hub. Turkish Airlines also serves 110 European destinations, more than any other airline in the world.
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