Turkish Airlines has expanded its European network with the launch of a new route to Timișoara, Romania, further strengthening its footprint in Eastern Europe and boosting connectivity to the city.
The airline, in a statement, said the new service marks its fourth destination in Romania after Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Constanța.
It added that the Timișoara route will operate five times weekly, bringing the airline’s total weekly frequencies in the country to 47.
According to the statement, an inauguration ceremony held at Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport drew aviation stakeholders and airport executives, highlighting the significance of the route for regional mobility, tourism and business.
Speaking at the event, Turkish Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Bilal Ekşi, described Romania as a key market in the airline’s expansion strategy.
“Romania continues to be one of the strategically important markets for Turkish Airlines in Eastern Europe,” he said.
Ekşi added that the new route would deepen connectivity between Romania and the rest of the world through the airline’s Istanbul hub: “The launch of our Timișoara flights expands our presence to a fourth city in the country, offering our guests more travel options while strengthening access to our Istanbul-centred unparalleled global network.”
Expressing optimism about the economic and tourism impact of the new service, Ekşi said, “We believe that this new route will contribute to both commercial and tourism activity in the region.”
He further said for residents and businesses in Timișoara, the development signals improved access to international markets and travel opportunities.
To commemorate the launch, the airline announced promotional fares starting from 169 dollars for the Istanbul-Timișoara-Istanbul route, with tickets available through its official channels and travel partners.
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