Turkish Airlines Further Enhances its Presence in Russia

Permanently reinforcing its position and energy with its substantial growth figures and innovative approach, today Turkish Airlines is ranking among the world's major airline companies.

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By ceaselessly continuing its expansion, Turkish Airlines has now added Samara flight to its existing services in Russia, such as to Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, Rostov, Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Ufa, Stavropol, and recently added Voronezh.

With launching flights to Samara as from 11^th April 2017, the global carrier reaffirms its ongoing capacity increase strategy in Russia.

Roundtrip services between Istanbul and Samara will be operated as 3 times per week, as beginning from today. And special round-trip fares are available for Istanbul-Samara starting from 159 USD (including taxes).

Additionally, for the first 6 months of operation to the new destinations, there is a special offer for Miles&Smiles members, with a 25% reduction in the miles needed to redeem either award tickets or upgrades.

Samara flight times as scheduled from April 11^th;  

   
        Flight No.    Days                                   Departure            Arrival
        TK 487        Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday            IST     20:30        KUF      00:55 +1
        TK 488        Wednesday, Friday, Sunday              KUF     02:05        IST      04:45

All times are local.  

To view the flight schedules please visit www.turkishairlines.com, contact the call center at +90-212-444-0849 or visit any Turkish Airlines sales office.

Turkish Airlines, Inc.
Media Relations  

About Turkish Airlines: 

Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline today with a fleet of 338 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 299 destinations worldwide with 250 international and 49 domestic. According to the 2016 Skytrax survey, Turkish Airlines was chosen as "Europe's Best Airline" for the sixth and "Best Airline in Southern Europe" for the eighth consecutive time. Having won in 2010 the world's "Best Economy Catering Service", in 2013 and also in 2014 the world's "Best Business Catering Service", and "Best Business Class Lounge Dining", "Best Business Airline Lounge" awards in last year's survey, Turkish Airlines was awarded again the world's "Best Business Class Dining Lounge" and "Best Business Class On-Board Catering" prizes in this year's survey. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, Linkedin, and Instagram.

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