Turkish Airlines Launches Flights to Durban, South Africa

Turkish Airlines recently launched flights to Durban in South Africa, increasing its flight destinations in Africa to 46.

The flights are operating on the Istanbul-Johannesburg-Durban-Johannesburg-Istanbul route as 4 weekly frequency.

“Already having the world’s 4th largest flight network and flying to 279 destinations in 110 countries, Turkish Airlines continues to grow by adding a new flight destination in Africa”, the company said in an announcement.

The introductory trip fares to Durban from Istanbul have been priced at $639.

Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 297 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 280 destinations worldwide with 232 international and 48 domestic.

Turkish Airlines was ranked “Europe’s Best Airline” for the fifth year in a row at the 2015 Skytrax awards.