Excellent news has been confirmed for Chileans who plan to travel abroad: Turkish Airlines announced that, as of December 18, 2024, a new route will begin operating that will connect Istanbul with Santiago de Chile. This new international connection will open important opportunities for both tourism and business trips between both countries.
The flight will depart from the Airport of Istanbul and will have a stopover in São Paulo, Brazil, before arriving at Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago. With a frequency of four flights per week, this route will allow Turkish Airlines to maximize the use of its aircraft and offer efficient service to two important Latin American markets.
This new route also represents an opportunity for Turkish Airlineswhich will now add Santiago as its ninth destination in Latin America. With this service, the airline expands its network, which already includes cities such as Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Cancún, Mexico City, Caracas, Havana, Panama City and São Paulo. Furthermore, the arrival of Turkish Airlines reinforces the commercial and tourist link between Chile and Türkiye, creating a direct connection between both countries for the first time in history.
For Chilean travelers, the incorporation of Turkish Airlines means a new gateway to Europe through Istanbula city that connects to numerous European and Asian destinations. This increases travel options from Santiago, which currently already has direct connections to several European cities such as Madrid, Paris, London and Amsterdam.
The new route will be operated by the Airbus A350-900, one of the most modern and fuel-efficient aircraft in the airline fleet. Turkish Airlines. The possibility of traveling with this airline also represents an improvement in connectivity for those who wish to explore destinations in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, through the important operations center that is Istanbul.
