Çelebi Aviation has begun ground handling services at Bali and Jakarta airports under an agreement with Turkish Airlines. The cooperation came into effect as of April 1, 2026.
Çelebi Aviation Begins Indonesia Operations with THY
Çelebi Aviation has expanded its operations in Indonesia as part of its cooperation with Turkish Airlines.
As of April 1, 2026, the company has started providing ground handling services at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Passenger and Flight Operations Entrusted to Çelebi
Within the scope of the cooperation, Çelebi Aviation will provide at both airports:
- Passenger services
- Ramp operations
- Flight operations
- Security services
Turkish Airlines’ weekly flight frequency is planned to increase from 7 to 10 in Jakarta, and from 12 to 14 in Bali.
650 Thousand Passengers to Be Served Annually
Within the scope of operations on the Istanbul–Jakarta–Istanbul and Istanbul–Bali–Istanbul routes, Çelebi Aviation is expected to manage approximately one thousand flights annually and serve 650 thousand passengers.
A Strategic Step in International Growth
The inclusion of Turkish Airlines in the portfolio is considered a significant milestone in Çelebi Aviation’s Indonesia operations.
This cooperation is expected to strengthen the company’s position in the international market and serve as a reference for other global airlines.
A New Era of Electric Equipment in Sustainability
Çelebi Aviation is implementing its sustainability goals in these operations by using fully electric ground handling equipment.
This approach is expected to contribute to reducing carbon emissions and offer a model aligned with environmentally friendly airport objectives.
“We Are Setting a New Standard in Indonesia”
In his statement regarding the cooperation, Andy Dias noted that the partnership with Turkish Airlines reflects the company’s international reliability.
Emphasizing that, for the first time in Indonesia, all ground handling services for wide-body aircraft will be carried out entirely with electric equipment, Dias stated that this practice will set a new standard for sustainable aviation.
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