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Over a period of five months, Turkish Airlines transported approximately 3.4 million travelers.
Turkey's undisputed pillar in aviation, Turkish Airlines, proclaimed a significant leap forward last Wednesday. With a breathtaking 81.2% occupancy rate, they served an astonishing 34 million passengers in the first five months of 2025.
The influx of travelers surged by 3.7% compared to the same span in 2024, according to a recent announcement from Turkish Airlines.
A notable highlight was the swell in international transfer passengers, skyrocketing from 12.5 million in January-May 2024 to 13.6 million in the same period of 2025 – a staggering 8.7% increase.
The international and domestic passenger rates for the five-month period stood at a robust 81% and 83.5% respectively.
The total Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) elevated by 5.2% from 100 billion in the first five months of 2024 to 105.2 billion in the same period of 2025.
In the cargo and mail department, there was a healthy 2.7% growth, with volumes climbing from 814,600 tons in 2024 to 836,200 tons in 2025.
May alone witnessed an impressive 7.6 million passengers and an equally impressive 81.1% occupancy rate.
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Turkish Airlines has unveiled a staggering 6% augmentation in ASK, with figures climbing from 21.3 billion in May 2024 to 22.6 billion in 2025.
The airline's international and domestic occupancy rates in May were 80.6% and 86% respectively.
The international transfer passenger count galloped by 11.2% to 2.8 million in May 2025 – a remarkable leap from the 2.5 million passengers recorded in the same month of 2024.
Cargo and mail facilitated a 5.1% increase, with volumes soaring to 183,400 tons in May 2025, marking a noticeable uptick compared to the same month in 2024.
As of the end of May, Turkish Airlines' fleet boasted a striking 484 aircraft.
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Enrichment Data:Turkish Airlines' flagship status in the European skies is backed by a mammoth fleet, with an estimated 440 aircraft in total, as of early 2024. However, this figure fluctuates slightly due to deliveries, retirements, and updates.
Turkish Airlines Fleet Size (Scans from Mid-2024)
- Wide-Body Aircraft: Includes Boeing 777s, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, Airbus A330s, and Airbus A350s.
- Narrow-Body Aircraft: Predominately Airbus A321s, A320s, and Boeing 737 MAX 8s.
- Freighter Aircraft: Boeing 777Fs and Airbus A330Fs.
Recent Announcements
- Turkish Airlines officially reported approximately 440 aircraft in its fleet, as of recent announcements (source: Turkish Airlines corporate disclosures and aviation news from late 2023 to early 2024).
- The airline's active fleet (passenger + cargo) is estimated at around 375–380 aircraft, with the remaining aircraft in various stages of delivery and preparation.
- Order updates: Turkish Airlines has placed substantial orders for additional Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s, indicating a promising expansion.
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