Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner photographed on August 23, 2019 from Wolfe Air Aviation Learket 25B.Since 2023, the two airlines have jointly operated flights between Istanbul and Riga under a codeshare arrangement. This latest agreement builds on that foundation, allowing both carriers to tap into new markets, broaden their route networks, and enhance connectivity for their passengers.
Under the expanded agreement, Turkish Airlines will place its flight code on select airBaltic-operated flights from Riga to Turku (TKU) and Tampere (TMP) in Finland, as well as Palanga (PLQ) in Lithuania. In return, airBaltic will place its flight code on Turkish Airlines-operated routes from Istanbul to the following destinations: Tbilisi (TBS), Batumi (BUS), Ashgabat (ASB), Baku (GYD), Dushanbe (DYU), and Bishkek (FRU). These new routes will be launched following the completion of regulatory approvals.
Commenting on the expansion, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi said: “We are pleased to further strengthen our partnership with airBaltic. This expanded codeshare agreement reflects our commitment to offering more travel options and improved connectivity for our passengers. As the airline flying to more countries than any other, we will continue bridging continents and cultures through strategic collaborations and a growing network.”
Pauls Cālītis, Interim CEO and COO of airBaltic, commented: “We are glad to take the next step in our partnership with Turkish Airlines. This collaboration provides even more travel opportunities for Baltic passengers through Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network. At the same time, travellers from Türkiye can now enjoy greater access to airBaltic’s destinations across the Baltics and Northern Europe. We look forward to continuing this successful cooperation.”
As part of the extended partnership, both airlines will place their respective marketing flight numbers on the newly included routes, in addition to the existing Riga-Istanbul-Riga service. The agreement continues to attract growing passenger numbers, offering seamless travel experiences and improved connectivity through the carriers' respective hubs.
