Turkish Airlines launches Chengdu-Istanbul passenger route(1/3)

Turkish Airlines flight TK226 lands at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Nov. 11, 2026, marking the launch of the airline's regular passenger service between Chengdu and Istanbul. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Zhongjun)

Turkish Airlines cabin crew pose for a group photo with passengers on the airport apron in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Nov. 11, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Zhongjun)

The inaugural ceremony for Turkish Airlines' regular passenger route between Chengdu and Istanbul is held in Chengdu, southwest China's Sichuan Province, on Nov. 11, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Liu Zhongjun)