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Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Airline announces it will be flying from Essex
An East of England airport is set to welcome a major airline from next year. From March 2026, travellers will be able to fly with Turkish Airlines from London Stansted Airport. The airline will operate 14 weekly flights to Istanbul from the Essex-based hub. Gareth Powell, the managing Director at London Stansted, said: "This is a major milestone for the airport and a strong vote of confidence in both our operation and the vibrant, fast-growing region we serve." Mehmet Gurulkan, Turkish Airlines' general manager for London, added: "By operating from Stansted, we are happy to support the airport's continued growth and contribute to job creation and economic development in the region." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Jet2 opens new base and starts flights from Luton What's the plan for a third runway at Heathrow Airport? Airport's £100m extension opens to passengers
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Turkish Airlines announces it will be flying from London Stansted
An East of England airport is set to welcome a major airline from next March 2026, travellers will be able to fly with Turkish Airlines from London Stansted airline will operate 14 weekly flights to Istanbul from the Essex-based Powell, the managing Director at London Stansted, said: "This is a major milestone for the airport and a strong vote of confidence in both our operation and the vibrant, fast-growing region we serve." Mehmet Gurulkan, Turkish Airlines' general manager for London, added: "By operating from Stansted, we are happy to support the airport's continued growth and contribute to job creation and economic development in the region." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Daily Mail
02-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Europe's best airline launches new flights to pretty city with rich history and £2.50 pints
Europe's best airline is set to launch new flights from London Stansted to one of the world's top city break destinations. Turkish Airlines, which was recently crowned the continent's best carrier in the World Airline Awards, has announced it will operate flights to Istanbul from Stansted in 2026. The service will launch on March 18 2026 and the airline will operate 14 weekly flights on the route. Mehmet Gurulkan, Turkish Airlines general manager, says: 'This new service increases our total weekly UK-Istanbul frequencies, providing passengers even more choice and greater connectivity to our global network.' Istanbul is one of the world's most-visited cities and welcomes around 17 million tourists a year. It's the ideal destination for history fans, being home to some of the globe's most incredible landmarks. The Hagia Sophia, which was finished in 537 AD, has served as a church, museum and mosque in its long history. The building's stunning architecture makes it a must-see. The city's Blue Mosque is one of the best examples of an Ottoman mosque in the whole of Turkey. As its name suggests, the interior of the mosque is decorated with intricate blue tiling. It's completely free to visit the mosque, making it one of the city's best attractions to add to your itinerary. Tourists can also explore the Basilica Cistern, an ancient cistern located beneath the streets of the city. Movie buffs will recognise the historic site from its feature in the James Bond film From Russia with Love. If history isn't your thing, the city is also one of the world's best destinations for shopping. Head to the Grand Bazaar to explore thousands of shops selling souvenirs, kitchenware, jewellery and more. Climb the Galata Tower for panoramic views of the city skyline or enjoy a slice of chocolate-coated burnt cheesecake underneath the tower. Food is a highlight of any trip to Istanbul and tourists should try to indulge in a traditional Turkish breakfast while they're there. The huge spread includes cheeses, eggs, jams, bread, meat and fruit. Other Istanbul delicacies include fish sandwiches, stuffed mussels and Turkish pizza. Tourists can also opt to unwind with a traditional Turkish hammam experience. The visit usually includes a full-body scrub, sauna and steam room. And a trip to Istanbul doesn't have to break the bank. According to Numbeo, a domestic beer costs just £2.50 in Istanbul, while a meal at an inexpensive restaurant comes to £7.33. The flight from London generally takes just under four hours, while Turkish Airlines also offers routes from Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh. Speaking about the new route, London Stansted's managing director Gareth Powell says: 'We're delighted to welcome Turkish Airlines to London Stansted. 'This is a major milestone for the airport and a strong vote of confidence in both our operation and the vibrant, fast-growing region we serve.'
Scottish Sun
01-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Europe's best airline to launch flights from UK airport for the first time
And the four other new routes that launch from the airport this year TAKING OFF Europe's best airline to launch flights from UK airport for the first time Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN airline that was named the best in Europe in this year's Skytrax Awards has revealed plans to launch flights from a new UK airport. Turkish Airlines was named Best Airline in Europe in what is dubbed the Oscars of Aviation. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Turkish Airlines is launching new flights from a UK airport Credit: Splash 3 The new route will connect London Stansted to Istanbul Credit: Alamy And the airline has since confirmed new flights would launch from London Stansted for the first time. The flights - which will connect the London airport to Istanbul - will operate 14 times a week. The launch is due to meet the "higher demand" the airline has seen from their other UK airports. They already operate from seven airports in the UK and Ireland. This includes London Heathrow and London Gatwick, as well as Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh and Dublin. The new flights will launch from London Stansted on March 18, 2026. Turkish Airline's general manager for London, Mehmet Gurulkan, said it would "strengthen their commitment to the UK market". They added: "This new service increases our total weekly UK – Istanbul frequencies, providing passengers even more choice and greater connectivity to our global network." And Stansted Airport's managing director Gareth Powell said it was a "major milestone" for the airport, which currently operates to 353 destinations. He explained how the new flights would also mean better connections across other destinations as well. Why Standing Up Early After Landing in Turkey Could Cost You $67 He added: "Istanbul is a fantastic destination in its own right, but this new service also opens the door to Turkish Airlines' extensive global network, connecting London Stansted to over 353 destinations, offering passengers and businesses across our region greater choice and easier access to destinations across Asia, Africa, Australia and beyond." A number of new routes have already launched at London Stansted in recent months. Another Turkish carrier, SunExpress, is launching a new route to Kayseri this month. Transavia launched its first flights from London Stansted back in April, connecting the airport to Rotterdam. British Airways started a new flight service to Bergerac in France last month. And Ryanair launched routes to Munster in Germany and Clermont-Ferrand in France, earlier this year from London Stansted. In the mean time, here is how to do a city break holiday in Istanbul.
The Irish Sun
01-07-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Europe's best airline to launch flights from UK airport for the first time
AN airline that was named the best in Europe in this year's Skytrax Awards has revealed plans to launch flights from a new UK airport. Turkish Airlines was named Advertisement 3 Turkish Airlines is launching new flights from a UK airport Credit: Splash 3 The new route will connect London Stansted to Istanbul Credit: Alamy And the airline has since confirmed new flights would launch from The flights - which will connect the London airport to The launch is due to meet the "higher demand" the airline has seen from their other UK airports. They already operate from seven airports in the UK and Ireland. Advertisement Read more on airlines This includes The new flights will launch from London Stansted on March 18, 2026. Turkish Airline's general manager for London, Mehmet Gurulkan, said it would "strengthen their commitment to the UK market". They added: "This new service increases our total weekly UK – Advertisement Most read in News Travel And Stansted Airport's managing director Gareth Powell said it was a "major milestone" for the airport, which currently operates to 353 destinations. He explained how the new flights would also mean better connections across other destinations as well. Why Standing Up Early After Landing in Turkey Could Cost You $67 He added: "Istanbul is a fantastic destination in its own right, but this new service also opens the door to Turkish Airlines' extensive global network, connecting A number of new routes have already launched at London Stansted in recent months. Advertisement Another Turkish carrier, British Airways started a new flight service to Bergerac in France last month. And Advertisement In the mean time, here is how to do a 3 The new routes will operate to Istanbul 14 times a week Credit: Alamy
