Turkish Airlines launches Stansted, extending its network in London.

After London Heathrow and London Gatwick, Turkish Airlines has expanded its route network to include London Stansted Airport as its third destination in the UK capital.

The flag carrier’s network in the UK has grown to six destinations, including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, and Edinburgh, with the introduction of Stansted flights, which will operate on fifteen weekly frequency. During the summer schedule, the flag carrier will have 168 weekly frequencies throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland when combined with Dublin.

Executives from Turkish Airlines and London Stansted Airport emphasised the importance of the new route during the inaugural ceremony.

Fuat Fırat, Vice President Sales said, “The United Kingdom continues to be one of the key strategic markets for Turkish Airlines. We are happy to extend our presence in London to a third airport with the addition of London Stansted flights, enhancing London Stansted’s connectivity and giving our visitors more freedom to access our unmatched worldwide network. In addition to satisfying local demand, we think this new route will boost business and tourism in the area.”

Gareth Powell, Managing Director of London Stansted Airport stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Turkish Airlines to London Stansted. This is a significant accomplishment for the airport and a powerful endorsement of our business and the dynamic, rapidly expanding area we serve. While Istanbul is a great destination in and of itself, this new service connects London Stansted to more than 350 destinations, giving travellers and businesses in our region more options and easier access to locations throughout Asia, Africa, Australia, and beyond. We are eager to establish a solid alliance with Turkish Airlines and see the expansion of this fascinating new route.”

With the launch of London Stansted flights, Turkish Airlines is expanding its footprint in the UK and providing its customers with easy access to its vast worldwide network, which serves 357 destinations in 133 countries on six continents.