Turkish Airlines - statistics & facts
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, transports passengers and cargo both within the country and to international destinations. The company's origins date back to May 1933, when it was known as the 'State Airlines Administration', which operated with a limited number of domestic connections. In 1956, the organization was officially renamed Turkish Airlines and subsequently affiliated with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). At present, Turkish Airlines is the leading aviation company in Turkey, with a workforce of 33,138 individuals and a fleet of 402 passenger aircraft that operate to 120 destinations. The principal hub in Turkey is Istanbul Airport, which is the busiest airport in the country, and it hosted a total of 76.2 million passengers in the year 2023.
