Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced its preliminary flight programme for the 2026/27 Northern winter season. In the new schedule, which will gradually take effect from 25 October 2026, notable capacity increases and aircraft type updates stand out particularly on East Asia destinations. The airline aims to offer higher seat capacity on many routes compared to the 2025/26 season. THY’s final flight programme is expected to be updated with additional adjustments in the coming months.
Highlighted Changes on East Asia Routes
Istanbul – Beijing (PEK)
- 4 frequencies Boeing 777-300ER
- 6 frequencies Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
- (Previous season: 7× 777-300ER + 3× 787-9)
Istanbul – Guangzhou (CAN)
- 4 frequencies 777-300ER
- 6 frequencies 787-9
- (Previous season: 7× 777-300ER + 3× 787-9)
Istanbul – Hanoi (HAN)
- 10 frequencies Airbus A350-900
- (Previous season: 7× A350-900 + 3× 787-9)
Istanbul – Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)
- 10 frequencies 787-9
- (Previous season: 7× 787-9 + 3× A350-900)
Istanbul – Hong Kong (HKG)
- 4 frequencies 777-300ER
- 6 frequencies 787-9
- (Previous season: 2× 787-9 + 8× 777-300ER)
Istanbul – Osaka Kansai (KIX)
- 3 frequencies 777-300ER
- 4 frequencies A350-900
- (Previous season: 7× 787-9)
Istanbul – Phuket (HKT)
- 10 frequencies A330-300
- (Previous season: 7× A330-300 + 3× 787-9)
Istanbul – Taipei Taoyuan (TPE)
- 10 frequencies 787-9
- (Previous season: 8× 787-9 + 2× 777-300ER)
A New Era in East Asia Strategy
THY continues to optimise its flight planning for Asian routes in line with global demand, fleet structure and route performance. In the new season, the reflections of the rising trend in Far East tourism and business traffic are particularly notable.
With the capacity adjustments implemented by THY, the aim for the 2026/27 winter season is to strengthen passenger connectivity as well as enhance regional competitiveness.
