Turkish Airlines to fly to Sydney

Turkish Airlines has announced the addition of Sydney, Australia to its network, with one-stop flights beginning in December 2024.

Turkish Airlines to Sydney

Starting 4th December 2024, Turkish Airlines will operate 4-flights-a-week between Istanbul (IST) and Sydney (SYD) via Kuala Lumpur (KUL) with the following schedule:

• Istanbul-Kuala Lumpur
• Departure time: 15:15
• Arrival time: 06:20 (the next day)
• Flight time: 10 hours and 05 minutes
• Flight number: TK174
• Frequency: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Mondays

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• Kuala Lumpur-Sydney
• Departure time: 07:40 (the next day)
• Arrival time: 18:30 (same day as the flight departs)
• Flight time: 7 hours and 50 minutes
• Flight number: TK174

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• Sydney-Kuala Lumpur
• Departure time: 20:40
• Arrival time: 01:55 (the next day)
• Flight time: 8 hours and 15 minutes
• Flight number: TK175
• Frequency: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays

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• Kuala Lumpur-Istanbul
• Departure time: 03:55 (the next day)
• Arrival time: 10:15 (same day as the flight departs)
• Flight time: 11 hours and 20 minutes
• Flight number: TK175

Turkish Airlines will operate these flights with Airbus A350-900 aircraft featuring 32 lie-flat Business Class and 297 standard Economy Class seats.

Today marks a significant milestone for Turkish Airlines as we proudly commence our journey into Sydney Airport. This new route not only enhances our global network but also reaffirms our commitment to connecting passengers with new opportunities and experiences.

Sydney represents a vibrant gateway to the Southern Hemisphere, and we are thrilled to offer our travellers unparalleled access to this dynamic city.

This expansion underscores our dedication to growing our network and providing exceptional service, bridging continents and bringing people closer together.

said Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Turkish Airlines said.

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Sydney Airport currently commands a 38% share of all Australia-Europe air traffic, and with the arrival of Turkish Airlines will be the only Australian airport to have two European carriers.

This announcement of direct flights marks a significant milestone for travel to Europe, offering passengers seamless access to hundreds of destinations from Turkish Airlines’ Istanbul hub.

We are proud that Turkish Airlines chose Sydney and NSW for their first non-stop service which is a strong endorsement of everything our city and state has to offer. In the meantime, passengers will get to experience Turkish Airlines’ award-winning service from Sydney to Istanbul via Kuala Lumpur in December 2024. With more than 15,000 Turkish-born Australians in New South Wales¹ and Türkiye consistently rated as one of the top destinations for Australian travellers, we’re confident this service will be strongly supported.

Today’s announcement is also incredibly important for the Sydney and NSW economies and speaks to the impact of international aviation in supporting our visitor economy.

We’re looking forward to Turkish Airlines inaugural flight and growing their services in the years to come.

Scott Charlton, Chief Executive Officer, Sydney Airport said.

Destination NSW, the official tourism board of New South Wales, estimates this service will generate more than $53 million in incremental visitor expenditure over the first year and support more than 290 local jobs in NSW.

Turkish Airlines is one of the world’s largest airlines and these new, direct flights will boost access to NSW from key European markets via Istanbul.

The commencement of the service coincides with the busy summer period and will provide exceptional connectivity with cities across Europe for both leisure travellers and those visiting family and friends.

Steve Cox, Chief Executive Officer, Destination NSW.

Future Plans

Turkish Airlines has also confirmed that Sydney will be the first Australian destination to receive nonstop flights from Istanbul when the airline receives aircraft capable to flying that long distance route in the future.

The flag carrier of Türkiye currently operates 3-weekly service between Istanbul (IST) and Melbourne (MEL) via Singapore (SIN). With this service to SYD, the airline will operate 7-weekly flights to Australia.

Meanwhile, Turkish Airlines recently unveiled a new Business Class for its A350s and B777s.

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