Turkish Airlines adds Kathmandu, Nepal as new route in Asia Pacific Region

Press release

Published September 9th, 2013 - 09:24 GMT

Al Bawaba

Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey and Europe’s best airline, has added flights to the capital and largest city of Nepal, Kathmandu, as the 29^th destination served in the Far East, growing the world’s largest country network for an airline to 104 countries.

Roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Kathmandu will operate 4 times per week and for the first 6 months of flights to the new destination there is a special offer for Miles&Smiles members, with a 25 per cent reduction in the miles needed to redeem either award tickets or upgrades.

Kathmandu has a long history dating to 100 BC and is home to incredible UNESCO cultural and historical sites. In addition, Nepal is an adventurer’s paradise for climbing, trekking and rafting expeditions across the Himalayan range.

To view the flight schedules, please visit www.turkishairlines.com .

Background Information

Turkish Airlines

Turkey's "rising star", Turkish Airlines, began its’ journey back in 1933 with 5 planes. Today, Turkish Airlines boasts a fleet of 335 aircrafts (passenger and cargo) and continues that journey with the same excitement. With its growth figures placing the company among the leading airlines in the world, Turkish Airlines, with a momentous decision in 2013, made the biggest airplane purchase in the history of Turkish Civil Aviation.