India, July 2 -- Turkish Airlines is making a strong comeback in the Middle East, restoring routes that had been temporarily suspended.
Route Resumptions
Abu Dhabi (AUH) -> Service resumes July 1, 2026
- TK 868: IST -> AUH (18:45-00:25)
- TK 869: AUH -> IST (01:30-05:25)
Dammam (DMM) -> Service resumes July 10, 2026
- TK 150: IST -> DMM (20:15-00:15)
- TK 151: DMM -> IST (01:15-05:30)
Kuwait (KWI) -> Service resumes July 11, 2026
- TK 770: IST -> KWI (02:00-05:40)
- TK 771: KWI -> IST (06:35-10:25)
Bahrain (BAH) -> Service resumes July 16, 2026
- TK 778: IST -> BAH (20:15-00:10)
- TK 779: BAH -> IST (01:15-05:30)
Frequency Increases
- Dubai: doubled from 7 -> 14 weekly flights (from June 25, 2026)
- Amman: 14 -> 21 weekly flights (from June 19, 2026)
- Beirut: 21 -> 28 weekly flights (from July 1, 2026)
Strategic Impact
- Turkish Airlines already flies to more countries than any other airline worldwide.
- With these resumptions, it strengthens its hub in Istanbul, offering seamless connections to 350+ destinations across six continents.
- This move reaffirms its role as a major connector between the Middle East and the rest of the world.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Travel Media.