Turkish Airlines earned $2.2 billion in profit from its core operations in 2025. Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board Ahmet Bolat announced that 90 new aircraft deliveries and new international routes are planned for 2026.
Turkish Airlines Announced Strong Financial Results for 2025
Turkish Airlines (THY) announced its financial results for 2025, reporting $2.2 billion in profit from its core operations. While THY delivered a strong performance especially in the last quarter of the year, revenues increased by 12 percent year-on-year and profit rose by 23 percent compared to the same period in 2024.
In order to evaluate the reasons behind THY’s financial success, aviation platform Simple Flying conducted an exclusive interview with Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat.
Bolat stated that 2025 was a successful year, but supply chain constraints across the industry continue to affect the aviation sector.
Bolat said, “Our 2025 results exceeded our operational expectations. The strength and resilience of our global business model lie behind this success.”
Disciplined Growth Strategy
Many factors played a role in THY’s success. Among them:
- 7.5 percent disciplined capacity growth
- Strong growth in international and premium passenger demand
- Capital management that maintains financial stability
Bolat stated that delays in aircraft deliveries and engine-related issues have created difficulties in the sector, but operational efficiency and fleet optimisation balanced this process.
Fleet Growth Continues
The Turkish Airlines fleet grew by a net of 24 aircraft in 2025.
- 57 new aircraft joined the fleet
- 33 aircraft were retired from service
An even larger expansion is planned for 2026.
Bolat stated that 90 aircraft deliveries are expected in 2026, announcing that the fleet is targeted to grow from 516 aircraft to more than 560.
New Destinations Joining the Flight Network
As part of its strategy to expand its global network, THY plans to launch flights to new destinations.
New routes planned for 2026:
- Yerevan (Armenia)
- Timișoara (Romania)
- Monrovia (Liberia)
- Bissau (Guinea-Bissau)
- Urumqi (China)
- Chengdu (China)
Flights to London Stansted and Tirana are also planned to be restarted.
New Routes Opened in 2025
THY also continued expanding its flight network in 2025.
Important new destinations added include:
- Ohrid (North Macedonia)
- Seville (Spain)
- Port Sudan (Sudan)
- Phnom Penh (Cambodia)
In addition, the company also restarted flights to Benghazi, Damascus, Aleppo, Misrata and Sulaymaniyah.
Strong Contribution from AJet and Turkish Cargo
THY’s subsidiaries also played an important role in growth.
Low-cost airline brand AJet:
- Increased passenger traffic by 16 percent
- Carried 23.4 million passengers
- Operated approximately 144,000 flights
Air cargo brand Turkish Cargo:
- Carried 2.2 million tons of cargo
- Achieved an 8.4 percent increase in cargo volume.
Middle East Tensions Affected Flights
Recent developments in the Middle East have created uncertainty in the aviation sector, and THY temporarily suspended some of its operations.
THY suspended a significant portion of its Middle East flights, which account for approximately 6 percent of its capacity and revenue. Flights to Saudi Arabia and Oman continue.
Bolat said, “We are dynamically adjusting our capacity to balance the impact of suspended flights.”
Cautiously Optimistic Outlook for 2026
Turkish Airlines management presents a cautiously optimistic outlook for 2026.
THY particularly observed increasing demand on routes to:
- Far East
- Central and South Asia
- Africa
Bolat stated that demand, which declines during conflict periods, quickly recovers once the crisis ends, adding that THY will continue to pursue its growth strategy.
