Turkish Airlines has officially claimed its long-held position as the world’s most expansive airline network through a Guinness World Records™ certification.
The airline, which has unofficially led this category since 2012, received formal recognition as the carrier serving the most countries worldwide.
The historic certification ceremony took place at Chile’s Santiago Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport, coinciding with Turkish Airlines’ first flight to the South American nation. The event brought together senior airline executives and Guinness World Records™ officials to mark this milestone.
Actively Serving 120 Countries
According to Guinness World Records™ assessment standards, Turkish Airlines actively serves 120 countries through its regular flight operations over the past year.
The airline’s total reach extends to 131 countries when including temporarily paused routes and the new Chilean destination.
This achievement highlights the carrier’s remarkable expansion strategy and its commitment to global connectivity, setting a new benchmark in the aviation industry.
Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi marked the occasion by stating: “Today’s ceremony in Santiago, Chile celebrates both our newest route and our Guinness World Records™ achievement for most countries served.”
“As the sole airline maintaining this distinction for more than ten years, we demonstrate our network’s remarkable scope and our dedication to bridging global communities and cultures.”
The airline’s extensive network plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. By connecting hundreds of destinations worldwide, Turkish Airlines has established itself as a key player in global aviation, making Istanbul a major international hub for travelers from all continents.
Organizational Profile
Turkish Airlines, founded in 1933, began with just five aircraft and has grown into a major Star Alliance member. Today, it operates 491 passenger and cargo aircraft, connecting 352 destinations across 131 countries – including 299 international and 53 domestic locations.
Talal Omar, VP – MENA & Türkiye at Guinness World Records™, commented: “Turkish Airlines’ achievement today represents a significant aviation milestone. Their dedication to global connectivity demonstrates outstanding leadership in the industry.”
“By reaching more international destinations than any other airline, they’ve proven themselves truly exceptional. We proudly declare Turkish Airlines officially amazing and extend our sincere congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment.”
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