Turkish Airlines Launches Santiago-Istanbul Route 2025 – Travel Just Got Exciting

Turkish Airlines Launches Santiago-Istanbul Route 2025 – Travel Just Got Exciting

Grab your bags, Chile—Turkish Airlines just made your travel dreams a reality with their shiny new Santiago-Istanbul route! That’s right, the airline with more countries in its network than we can count (okay, 131) is officially bringing Chile into the international fold. Whether you’re eyeing the Grand Bazaar or you’re just in it for the Turkish delight and epic sights of Istanbul, your next adventure just got one step closer.

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The Details: Four Flights a Week, and Plenty of Room to Stretch Your Legs!

The Turkish Airlines flight lands in Santiago on the 15th of the month at around 9:45 am, meaning it has caught the beautiful Chilean sunshine. This new route will be a game-changer in terms of global connectivity and best of all, it is set to operate 4 times in a week for everyone. The capacity of an Airbus A350-900 is said to be 324 passengers which means the long haul number of passengers should not be something alarming. All in all, whether you are meeting new people, having a couple of extra in flight snacks or just relaxing while sitting, there’s enough space to expand!

So here is the short summary of how one can travel from Santiago to Istanbul. The flights are available every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday with departure time at 11:40 am and a layover time of one and a half hours in Sao Paulo. Then the next day when it is 11:20 am, the flight reaches Istanbul, at what is just a perfect time to have a kebab after the flight.

• From Santiago to Istanbul: Flights depart at 11:40 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, with a 1.5-hour stop in São Paulo (because why not have a little layover adventure?). You’ll land in Istanbul at 11:20 the next day, which is pretty much the perfect time to grab that post-flight kebab.
• From Istanbul to Santiago: Flights leave at 20:35 on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with the same São Paulo pitstop. You’ll get to Santiago at 09:45, just in time for some Chilean breakfast pastries (but, let’s be real, we’ll miss those Turkish ones).

Why This Route Is a Big Deal (Hint: It’s Not Just the Food)

This isn’t just about incredible views of the Andes from 35,000 feet. Officials are seriously excited about how this new route will boost tourism, trade, and employment in Chile. Economy Minister Nicolás Grau is all about the economic boom, while Transport Minister Juan Carlos Muñoz can’t wait for Chile to connect with the world (and maybe for more Turkish Airlines food carts—who wouldn’t?)

The Big Picture: 8 Years in the Making

This route didn’t just happen overnight. It’s been 8 years in the making, as part of Chile’s bold plan to make a splash on the international scene. So, whether you’re a seasoned frequent flyer or someone just checking off their bucket list, your next adventure just got a whole lot more exciting—and Turkish Airlines gets the credit!

Santiago and Istanbul: Ready for Your Next Adventure?

So, are you ready to experience Santiago and Istanbul like never before? Turkish Airlines has just made it easier, and your next adventure is only one flight away.

Highlights:

• New route: Santiago to Istanbul, four times a week.
• Flight details: Airbus A350, comfortable with plenty of space and an exciting layover in São Paulo.
• Why it matters: Boosting tourism, trade, and global connections.
• 8 years in the making: The start of a new chapter for Chile’s international travel!

Now, who’s up for a little Turkish delight—or maybe a kebab—on their way to Istanbul?