As Türkiye’s youngest airline, AJet continues to expand its international network, strengthening the role of the Capital Ankara as a regional hub.

As of October 1, AJet has launched Ankara–Tbilisi flights with four weekly frequencies. With this new route, AJet now operates flights from the Capital to 31 destinations across 24 countries, making it the airline with the widest international network from Ankara.

Rapidly expanding its international reach, AJet is further reinforcing its presence in Europe by launching direct flights from Ankara to Madrid and Barcelona in October. Tickets are available starting from €99. With this milestone, AJet has become the first airline to connect Ankara directly with Spain. The airline is also working to add Brussels, Milan, and Rome to its growing network.

On October 26, AJet inaugurated its Ankara–Erbil direct flights, operating twice weekly with fares starting from $79.

Beyond flight connectivity, AJet aims to position the Capital as a rising tourism and business hub through the “Ankara+ Project.” The initiative promotes Ankara and its surrounding regions — stretching from Cappadocia to Konya — as an integrated destination offering visitors a diverse experience that spans gastronomy, health tourism, culture, and history.

Each new route represents more than just a flight; it is a bridge to the future. With new connections to Tbilisi, Madrid, Barcelona, and Erbil, AJet continues to bring the world closer to Ankara.

… AJet Builds an Air Bridge Between Ankara and Spain

AJet has become the first airline to operate direct flights from Ankara to Spain. The airline launched its inaugural flight to Madrid on October 23, 2025, followed by Barcelona on October 24. Flights to Barcelona operate four times a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday), while flights to Madrid are operated three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday). Tickets are available starting from €99.

AJet CEO Kerem SARP stated on social media:

“As the airline operating the highest number of domestic and international routes from Ankara, we are proud to introduce two new destinations. From Europe to the Caucasus, from North Africa to the Middle East, we are connecting our Capital to the world. With our continuously growing and modernizing fleet, we will keep working to fly from Ankara to even more countries.”

Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of Turkish Airlines and AJet, also commented on the airline’s new international routes and the Ankara+ Project:

“With the launch of the Tbilisi route, Ankara is now connected to 31 cities in 24 countries. We take pride in being the only airline flying to the highest number of domestic and international destinations from the Capital.

By the end of October, with the start of flights to Madrid and Barcelona, Ankara will be connected to 33 cities across 25 countries. Our efforts continue to begin operations to Brussels, Milan, and Rome.

Together with our partners — chambers of commerce, industry associations, and tourism institutions — we expect support in promoting these routes in the respective markets.

We are not only building air bridges to Ankara, but also launching an extensive promotional campaign to position the city as a rising tourism center.

One of the most important pillars of this vision is the ‘Ankara+ (Plus) Project.’ With this initiative, we aim to make Ankara and its surrounding provinces attractive tourism hubs. We want our guests to spend two days in the Capital and continue their journeys to nearby destinations — from Cappadocia to Konya. By offering experiences from gastronomy to health tourism, we are building a sustainable ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders — from tourism and trade to healthcare and culture.

Every bridge we build in the sky is a new gateway to the future. Our steps with Tbilisi, Madrid, and Barcelona clearly reflect our vision of connecting Ankara with the world.”

Brussels, Milan and Rome Next

Following its Spain expansion, AJet plans to add three more major European destinations — Rome, Milan, and Brussels — to its network soon. These upcoming routes will further strengthen the airline’s European footprint, directly linking Türkiye’s heart, Ankara, with key capitals and business centers across the continent.

… AJet Opens New Air Corridors to Iraq

Through new routes from Ankara and Istanbul, AJet is strengthening air connectivity between Türkiye and Iraq, launching direct flights to four major Iraqi cities: Erbil, Baghdad, Sulaymaniyah, and Basra.

As of October 27, 2025, AJet has started direct flights from Ankara to Erbil, operating twice weekly (Thursday and Sunday), with fares starting from $79.

AJet CEO Kerem SARP noted:

“We continue to connect our Capital to the world. Following the launch of flights to Erbil, we will expand these air bridges with new destinations.”

Following Erbil, Ankara–Baghdad flights will begin on November 3, 2025, operating three times a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday), linking Ankara directly with another major regional hub.

Ahmet BOLAT, Chairman of Turkish Airlines and AJet, emphasized the strategic significance of this route:

“We are launching direct flights to Baghdad, a city with which we share deep historical and cultural ties. By connecting Ankara to 34 cities around the world, we continue to make our Capital an important center in the international flight network.”

AJet’s expansion in Iraq is not limited to Ankara. The airline will launch Istanbul–Sulaymaniyah flights on December 2, 2025, operating four times a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday), and Istanbul–Basra flights on December 5, operating three times a week (Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday).

With these new routes, AJet continues to strengthen the air bridge between Türkiye and Iraq, connecting Ankara and Istanbul with Iraq’s key northern and southern cities, while furthering its mission to expand Türkiye’s regional and international air connectivity.

AJet Welcomes Two More Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Its Fleet in October!

Türkiye’s youngest airline, AJet, continues its rapid fleet modernization and expansion efforts at full speed. Strengthening its operations with fresh additions, AJet has taken delivery of another brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft, the TC-OHF, the latest in its series of factory-fresh deliveries.

Departing from Boeing’s facilities in Seattle, USA, the aircraft successfully completed a nonstop 13-hour flight before landing at İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on October 19, 2025. Following final technical inspections and cabin configurations, the aircraft is expected to enter scheduled service very soon, further enhancing AJet’s growing flight network.

With this latest delivery, the total number of factory-fresh Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft received by AJet since August has now reached six. However, AJet’s plans extend well beyond this milestone — the airline aims to induct nearly 10 brand-new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft into its fleet by the end of 2025.

Earlier in the same week, AJet received another Boeing 737-8 MAX, registered TC-OHE, which landed at İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport on October 17, 2025, after another 13-hour delivery flight from Seattle. Once cabin fittings and seat installations are completed, the aircraft will commence scheduled operations.

AJet’s “Zero-Kilometer Delivery Series,” which began in early August with the arrival of TC-OHA and TC-OHB, continued with TC-OHD later that month. The fourth aircraft, TC-OHC, arrived in İstanbul on September 7 after a 12-hour transatlantic flight from the United States. After undergoing hangar preparations and cabin installations, it successfully completed its first commercial flight on September 13.

Commenting on the airline’s latest fleet expansion, AJet CEO Kerem SARP emphasized that with the addition of new Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft and locally manufactured next-generation passenger seats, AJet continues to accelerate its growth strategy without slowing down.

With its rapidly growing fleet, AJet is now able to offer flights to a wider range of destinations, supporting travel diversity and contributing to economic growth through enhanced connectivity