Turkish Airlines is preparing to expand its global footprint with new long-haul services to Minneapolis, USA, and Auckland, New Zealand, according to Turkish local media Turizm ekonomi . Ishrion Aviation shared the news on social media Threads on Saturday. Minneapolis and Auckland: New horizons for Turkish Airlines The announcements were made by Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, during the Turkish Airlines Management Summit 2025 in Antalya, the article said.
These new routes are set to enhance Turkish Airlines' position as one of the world's largest and most dynamic global carriers. Minneapolis will be the airline's newest destination in the United States. Turkish Airlines' increasing dominance in transatlantic travel is highlighted by the fact that it is presently the sole airline providing direct flights from Istanbul to many US destinations.
According to the official website , Turkish Airlines operates flights to 13 cities in the United States: Atlanta, Boston, Washington D.C., Houston, New York (including both JFK and Newark airports), Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, New Jersey, Dallas, Seattle, and Detroit.
The carrier hasn't stopped expanding its network. After Turkish Airlines began flying to Denver in June 2024, the airline had earlier stated that it would be adding Minneapolis, Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Orlando to its list of US destinations. In December of last year, Turkish Airlines had just operated its .
