Turkish Airlines safest carrier in Europe for 2025: Report
A Turkish Airlines plane takeoff from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, California, US on Aug. 31, 2024. (AA Photo)
Türkiye’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, has been recognized as the safest airline in Europe for 2025 with a prestigious seven-star rating from AirRatings.com.
According to a press release from AirRatings.com on Jan. 12, Turkish Airlines was ranked among the top 10 safest full-service airlines worldwide. This distinction makes it the only European airline on the list, highlighting its exceptional safety standards and operational excellence.
Globally, Air New Zealand, the flag carrier of New Zealand, claimed the top spot, followed by Australian airline Qantas and Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific. Renowned carriers from the Gulf region, Qatar Airways and Emirates, shared third place with Cathay Pacific.
Top 10 safest airlines for 2025 around the world
The top 10 safest full-service airlines for 2025 are as follows:
- Air New Zealand
- Qantas
- Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways, Emirates (shared)
- Virgin Australia
- Etihad Airways
- All Nippon Airways (ANA)
- EVA Air
- Korean Air
- Alaska Airlines
- Turkish Airlines (THY)
Safest carrier in Europe
Established on May 20, 1933, Turkish Airlines operates the most non-stop destinations from a single airport globally. With a fleet of 407 aircraft, it flies to 131 countries—more than any other airline.
Since 2009, when a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 crashed near Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, resulting in nine fatalities, the airline has had no fatal accidents. Turkish Airlines has continuously enhanced its safety measures and operational standards, earning global recognition.
Last year, Turkish Airlines also received awards for its catering and in-flight entertainment services, achieving “World-Class” status from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX). Additionally, Skytrax named it “Europe’s Best Airline.”
AirRatings evaluate airlines based on multiple data points, consulting with pilots and aviation experts to determine safety standards. Key factors include the average age of the fleet, the number of aircraft operated, pilot training programs, and incident reporting rates.
