Turkish Airlines (TK) has reportedly applied for clearance to the Nigerian Government for permission to start flights between Istanbul and Abuja, Kano and possibly Enugu according to news reports out of Nigeria.
Should the routes be granted, they would be Turkish Airlines' second, third and fourth destinations in Nigeria after Lagos, which they have served since 2006.
Chief Executive Officer and President of Turkish Airlines, Dr. Temel Kotil had this to say:
“With its huge resources, Africa is the place to go. We want to expand our business in that continent. With her huge population and resources, we want to increase our flights to Nigeria. We want to fly into Abuja, Kano and Enugu.”
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| Turkish Airlines Africa Network |
Turkish Airlines has seen its African Market share rise to 3% in the last 10 years with an aggressive push into various markets, the most adventurous of which has been its service to Mogadishu, Somalia which started this year.
Currently, it serves 21 destinations, the latest being Kinshasa whose service will begin in August. Rumours are afoot that Conakry (Guinea), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Douala (Cameroon) are also inline to be added, however, no official confirmation from Turkish Airlines could be obtained.
Currently, it serves 21 destinations, the latest being Kinshasa whose service will begin in August. Rumours are afoot that Conakry (Guinea), Freetown (Sierra Leone) and Douala (Cameroon) are also inline to be added, however, no official confirmation from Turkish Airlines could be obtained.
