Turkish Airlines has launched scheduled flights to Chengdu, marking its fourth destination in mainland China alongside Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
The inaugural service commenced on November 11, 2026, connecting Istanbul with Chengdu, a major economic, cultural and technological hub in western China.
The airline will
operate three weekly flights on the route, departing Istanbul on Wednesdays,
Fridays and Sundays, with return services from Chengdu on Mondays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
Flights to Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport will be operated using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
aircraft, providing travellers with a direct connection to Türkiye and Turkish
Airlines’ extensive global network.
Home to more than 21
million people, Chengdu is a major centre for trade, finance and technology.
The city is also
recognised by UNESCO as a “City of Gastronomy” and attracts visitors with its
Sichuan cuisine and giant panda conservation centre.
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the
Executive Committee Murat Şeker said: “China holds a strategically important
position among Turkish Airlines’ key markets. With the launch of our flights to
Chengdu, one of China's foremost tourism, technology, and aviation centers, and
a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, we are further strengthening our flight network in
the country. We believe this new route will contribute to the continued growth
of commercial, cultural, and tourism ties between Türkiye and China.” -TradeArabia News Service