With the certificate in hand, Turkish Airlines It is officially the airline that flies to the largest number of countries in the world since 2012.
He Guinness World Records recognition It is because of its brand that it bears the title of “Largest number of countries an airline flies to.”
The title that certifies the record was delivered “just here”, with a ceremony at the Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, after the Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to this Latin American country. Representatives from Turkish Airlines and Guinness World Records were present.
“We are delighted to be in Santiago de Chile, our most recent routeand to receive the Guinness World Records title for the Largest Number of Countries an Airline Flyes to,” said Bilal Ekşi, CEO of Turkish Airlines, in relation to this new operation, which, in principle, has four weekly flights from Istanbul to Santiago via São Paulo (Brazil).
This flight also means the expansion of its network on the American continentsince Santiago de Chile is the 26th destination in the region and adds one more country that confirms the title obtained by Guinness.
“As the only airline that has held this distinction for more than a decade, we proudly display the strength of our flight network and reinforce our mission to connect people, cultures and destinations around the world,” explained Bilal Ekşi.
According to Guinness World Records evaluation criteria, Turkish Airlines reached the record last October for air operations to 120 countries, a sample of active routes from the last 12 months (September 2023 to September 2024).
However, if the temporary routes and the brand new inaugural flight to Chile are added, the Turkish Airlines flight network currently reaches 131 countries.
“Today we mark a distinguished milestone for Turkish Airlines, whose steadfast commitment to connecting the world exemplifies vision and excellence in aviation,” said Talal Omar, Guinness World Records Vice President for the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey.
He added: “This remarkable achievement affirms its vital role in the global aviation landscape, reaching more international destinations than any other airline.”
It is also worth remembering that the Turkish flag airline has interesting programs for those who stopover in Istanbul: