By Diplomacy Journal Lee Jon-young

Turkish Airlines, which operates a fleet of more than 450 aircraft, launched its inaugural flight to Melbourne, Australia, on March 2.

Turkish Airlines will fly to Melbourne, the capital of the Australian state of Victoria, three times a week with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (winter) and A350-900 aircraft (summer).

 The Istanbul-Melbourne route will carry thousands of customers and contribute to the expansion of tourism and trade between the two countries. Turkish Airlines is the only European airline to fly to Melbourne Airport, with plans to serve Sydney by the end of 2024.

Commenting on the inaugural flight to Melbourne, Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines successfully launches inaugural flight to Melbourne, Australia.

Turkish Airlines, which operates a fleet of more than 450 aircraft, launched its inaugural flight to Melbourne, Australia, on February 2.

Turkish Airlines will fly to Melbourne, the capital of the Australian state of Victoria, three times a week with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners (winter) and A350-900 aircraft (summer).

 The Istanbul-Melbourne route will carry thousands of customers and contribute to the expansion of tourism and trade between the two countries. Turkish Airlines is the only European airline to fly to Melbourne Airport, with plans to serve Sydney by the end of 2024.

Commenting on the inaugural flight to Melbourne, Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat said: "Today is a monumental day as Turkish Airlines' long-standing aspiration to expand to the Australian continent has been realized. This achievement is the result of careful planning and extensive infrastructure development, and we have successfully connected Istanbul with the vibrant and young Australian continent.

 
Chairman Ahmet Bolat added, “The launch of our Melbourne route is a testament to Turkish Airlines' growing influence in the Asia-Pacific region, and represents our unwavering commitment to connecting diverse cultures and communities around the world. Australia, known for its beautiful nature and hospitable people, will be the 130th country in our ever-expanding network, and Turkish Airlines will now serve all six continents."