Turkey’s national airline, Turkish Airlines, has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with South Africa’s Airlink.
This agreement will strengthen Turkish’s presence on the African continent.
The agreement, which takes effect on 1 August, 2025, was signed at a ceremony held at Airlink’s Head Office in Johannesburg, with the participation of senior executives from both companies.
“As Turkish Airlines, we give importance to this cooperation with Airlink so as to enhance our connectivity in South Africa and the region. We aim to improve our partnership to maximize the travel opportunities offered to our guests. We believe that this partnership will not only bring benefits to both carriers from a commercial perspective but also improve the cultural and tourism relations between the two countries.” Turkish Airlines Chief Investment & Strategy Officer Levent Konukcu said.
EXPANDED CONNECTIVITY FOR PASSENGERS
This strategic collaboration will significantly expand guests’ travel options by integrating Turkish Airlines’ unparalleled global network with Airlink’s extensive domestic and regional routes across South Africa and its region.
The partnership also enables seamless multi-sector travel on a single ticket, offering greater convenience and flexibility for international and regional travelers.
Under this agreement, Turkish Airlines will place its “TK” flight code on Airlink-operated flights, allowing smooth connections from Turkish Airlines’ services into Cape Town and Johannesburg to a wide range of South African and regional destinations.
”This collaboration with Turkish Airlines represents a significant opportunity to deepen ties between the two airlines. The agreement is a further endorsement of Airlink’s brand, while for our respective customers, it means more convenient travel options, with world-class service and easier access to destinations across our combined and extensive route networks.” Airlink CEO de Villiers Engelbrecht said.
With this collaboration, Turkish Airlines will not only advance its strategic growth in Africa but also further strengthen its regional presence while offering enhanced options for its guests.
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