Turkish Airlines (THY) Chairman of the Board, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, highlighted the significant population of Turkish Cypriots in Australia and announced that they will commence non-stop direct flights to Melbourne in 2026 with the introduction of larger aircraft.
Direct Flight Announcement from Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat
Speaking at a recent event, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat made important statements aimed at the Turkish community in Australia. Bolat summarized the current situation by saying, “We’ve been traveling to Australia, carrying passengers from Melbourne and Sydney. There is a large Greek and Macedonian population in Australia, along with Turkish Cypriots. We’ve been selling good tickets to Australia. Now, we fly to Singapore and then to Melbourne.”
Non-Stop Melbourne Flights in 2026
Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat continued, “In 2026, when our larger aircraft come into service, we will start flying non-stop to Melbourne.” This announcement is a significant piece of news for Turkish Cypriots and other Turkish communities living in Australia. The direct flights with larger aircraft will shorten travel time and offer a more comfortable travel experience.
Significant Turkish Population in Australia and THY’s Goals
Bolat emphasized the substantial Turkish population in Australia, indicating that THY’s interest in this region will continue to grow. He mentioned that THY is already transporting passengers to Australia via flights through Singapore but plans to start direct flights with larger aircraft in 2026.
THY’s Future Plans
Turkish Airlines’ planned major change for 2026 marks an important step in the aviation sector. THY aims to expand its international flight network and provide higher quality service to its passengers with the addition of larger aircraft to its fleet. The non-stop direct flights to Melbourne will strengthen the ties between Australia and Turkey and make travel easier.
This announcement was enthusiastically received by the Turkish community in Australia, and it is expected to further solidify THY’s position internationally.
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