News from Turkey

Turkey’s national airline; Turkish Airlines, which ceased its scheduled flights to Seychelles in March last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, resumed regular flights between Istanbul and Seychelles on Friday (23 April).

Located atop the Uchisar Valley and using eco-friendly principles, recycled materials and energy-efficient practices, Ariana Sustainable Luxury Lodge has been accepted into Virtuoso®’s exclusive portfolio of luxury travel partners, comprised of more than 2,000 preferred suppliers in 100 countries.

The new biometric solution by SITA that is designed to support a low-touch passenger experience and optimize passenger processing at Istanbul Airport (iGA) shortens boarding times and increases satisfaction.

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces that it will resume its direct operations to Istanbul Airport in Turkey with 2 weekly flights starting from 11 May 2021.

Located right beside Ilica Beach, the popular 5-star Sheraton Cesme Hotel Resort and Spa is closed and will open under the Accor’s Swissôtel brand following an extensive renovation.

SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has announced that as of April 7, flight crews have started to receive their vaccination as part of the Covid-19 vaccine program carried out by the Turkish Health Ministry.

Turkey’s Ministry of Treasury and Finance announced a tender for the privatization of Fenerbahçe-Kalamış Marina located in Istanbul.

Accor has announced the opening of its new premium segment hotel, Mövenpick Living Istanbul West on March 18, 2021.

Following an idle cruise season in 2020, Celestyal Cruises would resume operations in the Aegean Sea from May.

All air travelers are now required to enter their travel information on Turkey’s Health Ministry website at least 72 hours before their travel starting on March 15.

According to a survey, the most preferred city by Russian tourists for their holidays in spring is Istanbul.

Passengers travelling through Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (ISG) can now enjoy a safe and contactless passenger engagement experience through the use of the airport's first social robot, the “Aerobot”.

SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has announced its 2021 summer flight plan.

Fraport AG welcomes the Turkish government’s decision to extend the current concession for managing Antalya Airport by two years to the end of 2026 and to defer payment of the annual concession fee for 2022 to 2024.