{"id":11411,"date":"2024-02-23T12:33:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-23T01:33:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=11411"},"modified":"2024-02-23T12:46:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T01:46:55","slug":"turkish-airlines-istanbul-to-melbourne-flights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/turkish-airlines-istanbul-to-melbourne-flights\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkish Airlines Launches Inaugural Istanbul to Melbourne Flight on 2 March 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Istanbul\u2019s rich history, culture and architectural marvels are now easier to reach than ever, with Turkish Airlines announcing direct services from Melbourne. <\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melbourne has become the first Australian city to secure direct flights to Istanbul, with Turkish Airlines confirming the long-awaited service will commence on 2 March 2024. The move will see the widely connected and award-winning Turkish Airlines become the sole mainland European airline to operate flights to Australia’s most populous city.
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The flights are expected to run three times per week with a duration of around 20 hours. Initially, a 1.5-hour layover in Singapore will be necessary, with daily, direct flights expected upon the delivery of a new aircraft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Melbourne Airport Chief of Aviation, Jim Parashos, said he was \u201cthrilled\u201d by the development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s no surprise that Turkish Airlines has chosen Melbourne as its first Australian destination, given we are home to the nation\u2019s largest Turkish community and our position as the capital of food, sport and culture,\u201d he stated<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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