Turkish Airlines, the global leader in international connectivity, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records™ for flying to the most countries of any airline. The airline has achieved the prestigious title of “Most Countries Flown to by an Airline.”
The record was commemorated at a ceremony held at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, marking Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Chile. The event was attended by airline executives and officials from Guinness World Records™.
According to Guinness World Records™ criteria, Turkish Airlines achieved the record with active routes to 120 countries over the past 12 months. Including temporarily suspended routes and the newly launched flight to Chile, the airline’s network now spans 131 countries.
Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi expressed his pride in the achievement, stating, “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.”
Talal Omar, VP for MENA & Türkiye at Guinness World Records™, praised the airline’s achievement, saying, “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™.”
With this recognition, Turkish Airlines continues to solidify its position as a global aviation leader, setting new benchmarks for connectivity and innovation in the airline industry.
