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Turkish Airlines to launch flights to Santiago, Chile

Expanding its Americas network with 26th destination

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A Turkish Airlines Airbus A350-900 taking off. (Photo: Kaan Durmuş)

Turkish Airlines announced its expansion into South America with the launch of a new route to Santiago, Chile, starting December 18, 2024. This marks the airline’s 26th destination in the Americas and the 10th country served in the region.

The four-times-weekly flights will operate from Istanbul to Santiago with a stopover in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in both directions. Passengers can book flights through the airline’s website, mobile app, sales offices, and authorized agencies.

“As the airline flying to more countries than any other, we continue to bridge continents and cultures,” said Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee.

“With the launch of flights to Santiago, our 26th destination in the Americas, we reaffirm our commitment to expanding our global flight network and providing travelers with unparalleled connectivity options.”

The new route aims to strengthen ties between Türkiye and Chile, offering travelers convenient connections to South America through a single stopover in Istanbul.

Nicolas Claude, CEO of SCL Nuevo Pudahuel Airport, welcomed the new route, stating: “This new route between Chile and Türkiye will increase the air connectivity of both countries, enabling Chileans to reach Istanbul and the Far East more easily. This new partnership with this best-in-class airline will strengthen the economic and touristic relationship between Chile and Türkiye.”

Flight NumberStarting DateDays of OperationDepartureArrival
TK 215December 18, 20241, 3, 4, 6IST 20:35GRU 04:15
TK 215December 19, 20242, 4, 5, 7GRU 05:50SCL 09:45
TK 216December 19, 20242, 4, 5, 7SCL 11:40GRU 15:15
TK 216December 19, 20242, 4, 5, 7GRU 16:50IST 11:20
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Dirk Andrei Salcedo

Dirk is the founder and editor-in-chief of Aviation Updates Philippines (AUP), a platform dedicated to providing the latest news and insights on the aviation industry in the Philippines. With a strong passion for aviation and a background in computer engineering, he manages all aspects of AUP, from website development to content curation.

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