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Turkish Airlines

IATA Code: TK
CAO Code: THY

Turkish Airlines was initially founded on May 20, 1933 with the name 'State Airlines Administration'. In the same year, with five 28-seat planes, it started operation on its first route between Ankara, the capital of Turkey, and Ekisehir. In the following years, it had developed so rapidly that up to 1945 it had grown into the largest air carrier in the Middle East. The operation of Ankara-Istanbul-Athens route in 1947 symbolized its entrance into the international market. On March 1, 1956, State Airlines Administration was restructured and renamed Turkish Airlines, which marked its official establishment. In the 1990s, it was privatized and merged with Turkish Air Transportation, which promised Turkish Airlines a brighter future.

Now, Turkish Airlines reaches over 110 destinations in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. As of June 2007, its fleet includes 44 Airbuses and 54 Boeings. 59 new planes have been ordered and will be put into use in the near future.

Flights to/from China:

1. Shanghai - Beijing - Istanbul
2. Hong Kong – Istanbul

In 1972, Turkey and China signed the bilateral air traffic agreement. On May 20, 1999, an A340 plane landed at Beijing Capital International Airport. It was the first flight operated by Turkish Airlines to China. At the beginning of the next year, this route was extended to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Now, its flight can also reach Hong Kong.

Aircraft Types:

Up to June 2008, the Turkish avicade has 42 Boeing 737-800s, 9 Boeing 737-400s, 7 Airbus A340-300s, 5 Airbus A330-200s, 17 Airbus A321s, 16 Airbus A320s, 2 Airbus A319s and 3 Airbus A310s.

Hub:

The air pivotal ports of Turkish Airlines are located in Istanbul and Ankara.

Useful Numbers:

1. Beijing Office
Tel: (+86)10 64651867 Ext.12/13/14
Fax: (+86)10 64651865 (Weekdays only, 09:00 - 18:00)

2. Shanghai Office
Tel: (+86)21 32220022/62798392
Fax: (+86)21 32220021 (Weekdays only, 09:00 - 18:00)

3. Hong Kong Office
Tel: (+852)22610388
Fax: (+852)22610322 (Monday - Wednesday and Saturday: 10:00 - 18:00; Thursday and Sunday: 11:30 - 23:30; Friday: Closed.)

4. 24-hour Reservation
Tel: (+90)212 4440849

5. Turkish Airlines General Management
Tel: (+90)212 4636363
Fax: (+90)212 4652121

Prizes and Credit:

The Skytrax judged Turkish Airlines the four star airlines. In 2007, the airlines became one of the European Airlines which grew fastest in passenger transportation volume. Also, it was the airway which lost least luggage in the same year.

Business Scope:

Besides the passenger transport, Turkish Airlines also offers high quality, fast and reliable air freight service. At present, there are about 70 airlines which has started air cargo business with Turkey, of which Turkish airlines occupies a half of market share. It is always making great effort to become the preferred air cargo company in the areas where its flights covers. After becoming a member of Star Alliance, Turkish Airlines will keep providing more travel destinations and better services for passengers.

- Last updated on Aug. 08, 2022 -

Questions & Answers on Turkish Airlines

Asked by Lynda from SINGAPORE | Sep. 30, 2019 01:08

Hi may I know how to go huangshan from Suzhou?

Answers (1)

Answered by Shane from CANADA | Oct. 08, 2019 02:56

You can take high speed train to Huangshan North Railway station first, then take bus from the nearby coach station to Huangshan scenic area.

Asked by Christy from MALAYSIA | Jul. 18, 2019 02:13

Hi,May i know how to go to Huangshan City from Malaysia but no any direct line.

1) Domestic flight? after that by bus, online buy ticket ? how long the distance?
2) Any home stay?

Answers (2)

Answered by Manuel from USA | Jul. 23, 2019 01:56

Which city do you start off? There is connecting flight from Kuala lumpur to Huangshan city. You can book hotels.

Answered by Jesse from USA | Jul. 23, 2019 01:57

1. You can transfer in Guangzhou to Huangshan and then take Bus Line 23 to the North Railway Station and then take a tourist shuttle bus to the scenic area. You can buy tickets on the site and it takes nearly about 3.5 hours.

2. Huiyu, Yinshe Hostel at No.55, Zhaixi New Village, Tangkou Town is recommended. It takes about CNY300 per night and about 700m to the gate of the scenic area.

Asked by susi from INDONESIA | May. 17, 2019 01:56

Where is the bus station for the bus from tangkou?

is it the same bus terminal at Qiyun Avenue?

how can i go to huangshan railway station from that bus station?

Thank you

Answers (1)

Answered by Linda from CANADA | May. 19, 2019 20:51

They are very close. Just walk north about 100m from the bus station, you can get to the railway station.

Asked by Peter Mash from BRITAIN | May. 02, 2019 01:58

Bus schedule Tangkou - Huangshan NORTH railway station

Can you please let me know when is the the last bus from Tangkou to NORTH railway station (in May 2019)?

Answers (1)

Answered by Hailey from CANADA | May. 06, 2019 00:41

The last bus departs at 18:00.

Asked by susi from INDONESIA | Apr. 30, 2019 23:40

From Huangshan Tangkou to Tunxi

hi all

wish to know about :
1. how can i go to tunxi by bus from huangshan zhongtai hotel, tangkou?
2. after arrived at tunxi bus station, how can i go to tunxi ancient street?
3. what time is the earliest bus from tangkou to tunxi? how long the journey from tangkou to tunxi?
4. is it possible to explore tunxi ancient street, before leaving to Beijing by train at 16.30?
5. how can i go to the railway station from tunxi ancient street?
6. any place near there to keep my luggage?

please advice

thank you
susi

Answers (2)

Answered by Kevin from CANADA | May. 05, 2019 18:08

1. You can take a bus from Dongling transfer station at South Gate of HS to Tunxi. The bus departs from 7:00 to 17:00 every 20 minutes.
2. From Tunxi Bus Station, you can take Bus Line 10/21/1/8 to Quyiyuan Station (区医院) and then walk southwest about 1km to the ancient street.
3.The earliest bus departs from 7:00 and it takes about 1.5 hours.
4.Yes, of course.
5.You can take Bus Line 20 from the street to Mengyuan Cun(梦园邨) and then transfer to Bus Line 21 to North Railway Station.
6. There is a business center at the exit of North Railway Station, and you can left luggage there. Also, a high-speed rail passenger terminal center near the railway station is available to left luggage.

Answered by susi from INDONESIA | May. 06, 2019 19:13

hi kevin

thank you for your explain clearly.

meanwhile, wish to ask more about left luggage.
1. i will be arrive tunxi by bus and left tunxi by railway (huangshan railway, not the north huangshan railway)
since it cost 1.5 hour from tunxi bus station to ancient street. its impossible to keep luggage at bus station.
is it possible to go to the huangshan railway station to keep luggage? any left luggage service in huangshan railway?
2. how far from huangshan railway station to tunxi ancient street? how can i go to the ancient street by bus? and how can i go back to the railway station?

3. any place near tunxi ancient street to keep luggage?

Thank you

Regards
susi