Turkish Airlines strengthens connections to Spain through the introduction of a Seville route in their network strategy
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, has made a significant move in the European market by launching a new daily nonstop service between Istanbul (IST) and Seville (SVQ), Spain, on September 17, 2025. The launch event was attended by the Turkish Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, and marked a strategic step in Turkish Airlines' growth plans for Spain and Latin America.
The decision to launch the Seville route stems from a detailed assessment of the Spanish market potential, where Turkish Airlines already serves five other cities. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee member of Turkish Airlines, reiterated the airline's commitment to continued growth in Spain and Latin America, viewing Spain as a springboard for the Latin American market.
In addition to the new route, Turkish Airlines is working to cooperate with Air Europa, Spain's second-largest carrier, in areas such as loyalty programs. However, no additional details were provided regarding this collaboration.
The launch event was accompanied by a photo exhibition and cultural activities showcasing destinations across Turkey. Göbekli Tepe, a 12,000-year-old site in southeastern Turkey, was featured prominently in Turkish Airlines' marketing materials. The ancient site is expected to play a significant role in diversifying tourist flows beyond Istanbul.
Ahmet Bolat expressed his conviction that tourist flows between Spain and Turkey will continue to increase, with Turkish Airlines' group airlines potentially carrying some 400,000 annual passengers in both directions within a few years. This growth in tourism is expected to be driven by a growing interest in Turkey as a tourist destination, particularly in Latin America.
Bolat also noted that the governments of Spain and Turkey have recently aligned on several matters, including defense cooperation programs and their stance on the Gaza conflict. This alignment is expected to further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
The new route will initially operate twice weekly until September 29, 2025, and will increase to three times per week thereafter. Turkish Airlines plans to draw more traffic from Latin America, positioning itself as a key player in connecting Spain with the Latin American market.
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