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Turkish Airlines celebrates 10th anniversary in the Philippines

Stanley Palisada

ABS-CBN News

MANILA — Passenger traffic between Turkiye and Manila has been increasing, hitting an all-time high last year. Some 130,000 Filipinos used routhe in 2024, from just about 30,000 in 2007. Turkiye flag carrier Turkish Airlines sees this trend constantly growing in the last decade, since it started operating direct flights between the two countries. Turkish Airlines Philippines Country Manager Huzeyfe Akhan said, these daily flights have broadened the travel options of Filipinos, while experiencing the Turkish Airlines brand of comfort and service along the way. &quot;As we enter our second decade in the Philippines, we have a greater vision to expand our reach in the Philippines to connect Filipinos with the world, and we are going to position the Philippines as one of the most preferred and inspiring destinations in the world,&quot; Akhan said.At the 10th anniversary of Turkish Airlines Philippines, Turkish Ambassador Niyazi Evren Aykol stressed the importance of this route. noting that it contributes not just to tourism but to the economies of the two countries. <div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/4/9/power-banks-can-t-be-used-inflight-airlines-reiterate-1845">Power banks can’t be used inflight, airlines reiterate </a></div>Total trade receipts between Istanbul and Manila has reached $500 million last year, with Turkish Airlines&#x27; vast cargo network providing smoother and seamless cargo and logistics services.&quot;Our goal is to increase the frequency of these flights between Istanbul and Manila in the near future. Let us seize the potential for greater collaboration between our two nations by deepening our economic ties and fostering greater people-to-people connections,&quot; Aykol said.Turkish Airlines began its operations in the Philippines in 2015, providing Filipino travelers access to its network of 356 destinations in 131 countries. It is headquartered in Istanbul, Turkiye, which is considered the doorstep to Europe and the Middle East. A member of Skytrax, Turkish Airlines holds a Guiness World Record as the airline with the most number of destinations.The 10th year anniversary of Turkish Airlines Philippines coincides with the 76th year of diplomatic relations between Turkey and the Philippines. Ambassador Aykol said this bond has been nurtured by mutual respect, shared values and the deepening ties between the two countries.

Passenger traffic between Turkiye and Manila has been increasing, hitting an all-time high of 130,000 in 2024.

Passenger traffic between Turkiye and Manila has been increasing, hitting an all-time high of 130,000 in 2024.

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Turkish Airlines sees continued growth as it celebrates first decade in PH

Stanley Palisada,

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Published Jul 30, 2025 03:30 PM PHT

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Updated Jul 30, 2025 04:24 PM PHT

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