Turkish Airlines set the record with flights to 120 countries, reflecting only the active routes of the past 12 months
Turkish Airlines which already held the title since 2012 was officially recognised by the Guinness World Records for “Most Countries Flown to by an Airline”. The record certificate was presented to the airlines at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport following Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Chile.
In a press statement, the airlines states that based on the evaluation criteria of Guinness World Records, it set the record with flights to 120 countries, reflecting only the active routes of the past 12 months.
Bilal Ekşi
“We are delighted to be in Santiago, Chile, our newest route launched today, and to receive the Guinness World Records title for the ‘Most Countries Flown to by an Airline’. As the only airline to hold this distinction for over a decade, we proudly showcase the strength of our flight network and reinforce our mission to connect people, cultures, and destinations around the globe,” says Bilal Ekşi, CEO, Turkish Airlines.
The statement adds that including temporarily suspended routes and the inaugural flight to Chile, Turkish Airlines’ flight network currently spans 131 countries.
“Today, we mark a distinguished milestone for Turkish Airlines, whose steadfast commitment to connecting the world exemplifies vision and excellence in aviation. This remarkable achievement affirms its vital role in the global aviation landscape, reaching more international destinations than any other airline. We offer our congratulations to Turkish Airlines on this extraordinary accomplishment and declare them, with great distinction, Officially Amazing,” says Talal Omar, VP, MENA & Türkiye, Guinness World Records.
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