Turkish Airlines Weighs Brisbane and Perth Nonstop Routes
The carrier is evaluating two more Australian gateways as it prepares a dedicated Airbus A350-1000 fleet for nonstop flights from Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport (IATA: IST, ICAO: LTFM) is an airport in Turkey. It is located at 41.26°N, 28.73°E, GMT3. FlyMag has published 17 articles covering Istanbul Airport.
| Airport Name | Istanbul Airport |
|---|---|
| IATA Code | IST |
| ICAO Code | LTFM |
| Country | Turkey (TR) |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
| GMT Offset | 3 |
| Latitude | 41.262222 |
| Longitude | 28.727778 |
| City IATA Code | IST |
The carrier is evaluating two more Australian gateways as it prepares a dedicated Airbus A350-1000 fleet for nonstop flights from Istanbul.
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