Turkish Airlines (THY) will implement an aircraft type change on its Istanbul–Beijing Capital and Istanbul–Osaka Kansai routes at the beginning of June 2026. As part of the change, Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will be mutually reassigned.
According to the information obtained, the planned aircraft types on the Beijing and Osaka routes will be changed on flights operated on 3 and 4 June 2026. The adjustment will be implemented as part of operational planning.
Aircraft Assignments to Be Swapped
According to the planning, the Boeing 777-300ER, which normally operates on the Istanbul–Beijing Capital route, will fly on the Istanbul–Osaka Kansai route on the specified dates. In return, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner used on Osaka flights will be shifted to the Beijing route.
Updated Flight Details
Istanbul – Beijing / Osaka (Outbound):
- TK088 | IST 01:40 – 15:35 PEK | B787-9
- TK086 | IST 02:10 – 18:50 KIX | B777-300ER
Beijing – Osaka / Istanbul (Return):
- TK087 | KIX 22:10 – 05:00+1 IST | B777-300ER
- TK089 | PEK 00:05 – 05:30 IST | B787-9
