SPANISH AIR EUROPA BEGINS FLIGHTS TO ISTANBUL AIRPORT
Air Europa, one of Spain's leading airlines, has started flights to Istanbul Airport as of today.
The Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which operated the Madrid-Istanbul flight, the first flight of the Spanish airline, landed at Istanbul Airport at around 14:00. A ceremony was held at the airport due to the first flight. Air Europa will operate reciprocal flights between Madrid and Istanbul four days a week from today, and every day after July 7.
'AIR EUROPA WILL ADD VALUE TO ISTANBUL'
Speaking at the ceremony held at the airport, İGA CEO Selahattin Bilgen said, "We are very pleased that Air Europa has started flights to İGA Istanbul Airport. This new air bridge between Madrid and Istanbul is an important step that will strengthen tourism, trade and cultural relations between the two countries. We know that Istanbul not only has a strong position in international tourism; It also offers great opportunities for the business world thanks to its unique connection potential between the continents of Asia, Africa and Europe. We sincerely believe that Air Europa, one of Spain's leading carriers, will add value to Istanbul."
'THIS LINE WILL ACHIEVE SUCCESS IN A SHORT TIME'
Air Europa CEO Jesús Nuño de la Rosa said the following regarding Istanbul flights:
“Connecting Madrid to Türkiye is much more than just opening a new route for us. This step further advances our vision of connecting the American continent not only to Europe, but also to the entire Mediterranean region. By offering a destination of great cultural and economic importance such as Istanbul, we continue to expand our customers' options. We sincerely believe that this line will achieve success in a short time and will become one of Air Europa's indispensable destinations.”
