Turkish Airlines is gearing up to enhance its services between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) by gradually increasing the frequency of flights to eventually offer a daily service operated by its A350-900 aircraft. The airline recently launched its first flight to Sydney on November 28, 2024, and quickly saw success in the route.

Pilotcenter.net News reports that Turkish Airlines is set to progressively augment the number of weekly flights on this route throughout 2025. Starting with four weekly services, this will escalate to five weekly flights from mid-June 2025 and further increase to six weekly flights by the end of October 2025. By January 12, 2026, the airline aims to achieve daily flights between the two cities. The flights will be carried out using the Airbus A350-900 with a stopover at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). Turkish Airlines is also looking towards transitioning to a direct non-stop route by 2026, dependent on new aircraft deliveries.

Greg Botham, Sydney Airport’s Group Executive for Aviation Growth and Group Strategy, expressed his excitement about Turkish Airlines' rapid expansion. "Turkish Airlines’ decision to increase to daily services shortly after commencing operations in Sydney is a strong vote of confidence in the market's potential," Botham stated in a press release. He further emphasized the enhanced connectivity that this expansion will offer for both business and leisure travelers between Australia and Turkey. Botham highlighted Sydney Airport's growing significance as Turkish Airlines' primary gateway in Australia, solidifying its reputation as the nation's premier international transport hub. Additionally, he shared his enthusiasm for the future possibility of a seamless direct service to Istanbul, further strengthening the seamless travel connection between the two countries.