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Turkish Airlines (Turk Hava Yollari) is the flag carrier of the Republic of Turkey and ranks among the world's largest airlines by number of countries served. Founded in 1933 and now state-owned in part through the Turkey Wealth Fund, the airline has grown into a global network operator that flies to more destinations than any other carrier. Its main hub is Istanbul Airport (IST), opened in 2019 on the European side of the city, which functions as one of the busiest transfer points between Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Turkish Airlines has been a Star Alliance member since 2008, which gives Georgian travelers easy through-ticketed connections onto United, Lufthansa, Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, and dozens of other partner carriers. The fleet stands at roughly 400 aircraft and includes Boeing 737, 777, and 787 models alongside Airbus A321, A330, and A350 widebodies. For travelers based in Georgia, Turkish Airlines is the highest-frequency international option. From Tbilisi (TBS) the airline operates several daily non-stop flights to Istanbul (IST), with onward Star Alliance and Turkish Airlines connections to Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), London (LHR), Barcelona (BCN), Madrid (MAD), Amsterdam (AMS), Prague (PRG), and almost any major European city through a single transfer. Long-haul options from Tbilisi through Istanbul include New York (JFK), Bangkok (BKK), Phuket (HKT), Bali (DPS), and Male (MLE) in the Maldives, which are among the most popular long-distance leisure searches on FlyGE. Batumi (BUS) is served from Istanbul on a seasonal basis tied to the Black Sea summer. The carry-on allowance is 1 piece up to 8 kg in economy, with one checked bag up to 23 kg included on most international economy fares; Business Class travelers can check 2 bags up to 32 kg each. On its very long-haul routes Turkish Airlines runs a full meal service in economy, two checked-bag allowance on some segments, and a recognized lounge product (Turkish Lounge Istanbul) that is open to Star Alliance Gold passengers and Business Class customers. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure on turkishairlines.com and via the mobile app; for transit passengers a single boarding pass through Istanbul is issued at TBS for most itineraries, but passengers should verify visa and transit rules for their final destination. For Georgian travelers, Turkish Airlines is also one of the strongest options when traveling with a child or larger family because of the generous baggage allowance and consistent twice-daily Istanbul rotations, which protect against missed-connection scenarios when one flight runs late. Pricing from Tbilisi to Istanbul tends to start around the low- to mid-200 USD range round trip in economy when booked four to eight weeks ahead, with long-haul fares to New York, Bangkok, or Bali typically sitting in the 900 to 1300 USD band depending on season. FlyGE surfaces Turkish Airlines on virtually every Tbilisi search and lets Georgian travelers compare its connecting fares against Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Wizz Air on the same dates so the airline choice is driven by price, layover length, and baggage rather than by habit. Miles&Smiles is Turkish Airlines' frequent flyer program, and because the airline is a Star Alliance member, miles earned on a Tbilisi to Istanbul segment can also be credited to Lufthansa Miles&More, Singapore KrisFlyer, United MileagePlus, or any other Star Alliance partner program if Georgian travelers prefer to consolidate balances there. Status earned on Miles&Smiles, such as Classic Plus or Elite, applies across Star Alliance for lounge access and priority boarding worldwide, so Georgian frequent flyers can use Turkish Airlines lounge perks even when flying United or Lufthansa metal. Codeshare reach is extensive: Turkish Airlines sells tickets on United domestic flights inside the US, on ANA short-haul inside Japan, and on EgyptAir to secondary African destinations, all on a single PNR with through-checked baggage. Recent route announcements relevant to Georgian travelers include the resumption of Tbilisi flights to expanded daily schedules in 2025, the launch of Istanbul to Melbourne via Singapore (one of the longest Turkish Airlines routes), and increased seasonal frequency on Tbilisi-Istanbul during the summer to handle leisure traffic. Turkish Airlines has also announced fleet expansion plans through 2033 that will support continued growth on the Georgian corridor. Common service issues to plan for include occasional schedule changes during Istanbul Airport peak periods, where rolling air traffic delays can push Tbilisi arrivals 30 to 60 minutes late and tighten short connections to European destinations. Georgian travelers booking through Istanbul should aim for at least 90 minutes of layover during summer peaks rather than the published 60-minute minimum. Baggage handling at IST is generally reliable, but occasional mishandled luggage on long-haul connections has been reported; Georgian travelers connecting onward to Bangkok or Bali should photograph their checked bag and tag before drop-off. The Turkish Airlines call center has multilingual support but Georgian-language service is not consistently available, so English or Russian is typically used for post-booking changes. Compared to Pegasus on the Tbilisi-Istanbul route, Turkish Airlines includes a checked bag, meals, and IST hub connections in most fares but tickets typically cost 20 to 40 percent more for the same dates. Compared to Lufthansa for onward travel to Western Europe, Turkish Airlines often prices lower than Lufthansa Economy Classic and includes equivalent baggage, but Lufthansa's Frankfurt and Munich hubs offer shorter connection times to certain Western European cities such as Brussels or Stuttgart. Against Qatar Airways on long-haul to Asia or Australia, Turkish Airlines runs comparable economy product with similar pricing but Qatar's widebody Business product (Qsuite) is widely considered superior.
Правила багажа
Carry-on: 1 bag up to 8 kg. Economy: 1 checked bag up to 23 kg. Business: 2 checked bags up to 32 kg each.
Кратко
Хаб
Istanbul (IST)
Альянс
Star Alliance
Размер флота
~400 aircraft
Направления
340+ destinations
Год основания
1933
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