The Victorian Government has welcomed the addition of Melbourne to the global network map of Turkish Airlines, commencing from March 2024. The highly-suspected selection of Melbourne as Turkish Airlines’ first Australia gateway had been in the rumour-mill for years, but more so following an event in the Victorian capital last year.

Turkish Airlines has introduced a new carbon emissions offset program, enabling passengers to contribute to environmental and communal initiatives.

Turkish Airlines passengers transiting through Istanbul with lengthy transfer times are once again being offered a stopover service in the Star Alliance member’s primary hub.