Turkish Airlines flying to three new destinations from March

Turkish Airlines is adding three international destinations -- Abuja (Federal Republic of Nigeria), Manila (Philippines) and Taipei -- in its network.

"With existing services to 37 destinations in Africa, Turkish Airlines adds flights to Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, as its 38th destination in the continent. Beginning March 3, Abuja flights will be operated 5 times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in both directions," the company said in a statement.

Introductory trip fares are available from Istanbul to Abuja starting at 449 euros, and from Abuja to Istanbul at US$ 679 including taxes and fees. Similarly, the airline is starting scheduled flights to Manila from March 30. "Roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Manila will be operated three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays in both directions. Introductory round trip fares are available from Istanbul to Manila starting at 583 euros including taxes and fees," the statement added.

Taipei is joining Turkish Airlines´ network from March 31. According to the airline, it will fly seven times a week between Instanbul and Taipei. "Introductory round trip fares are available from Istanbul to Taipei starting from 697 euros including taxes and fees," the statement added.

Turkish Airlines serves 261 destinations in 108 countries.

source: republica,14 feb 2015