Turkish Airlines sets Guinness World Record for flying to most countries

Turkish Airlines has claimed the Guinness World Record for the airline flying to the most countries, further solidifying its position as a global leader in the aviation industry. Meanwhile, it holds title of flying to the most countries in the world since 2012.

The prestigious record was officially certified at Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport following the Turkish flag carrier’s inaugural flight to Chile.

With the addition of this new route, Turkish Airlines now operates in 131 countries, including 120 active routes in the past year, as confirmed by Guinness World Records.

Turkish Airlines sets Guinness World Record for flying to most countries — Dünyanın en çok ülkesine uçan havayolu olma ünvanını 2012 yılından beri elinde bulunduran Türk Hava Yolları (THY), bu başarısını Guinness Dünya Rekoru ile tescilledi. THY, “En Çok Ülkeye Uçan Havayolu (Most Countries Flown to by an Airline)” ünvanıyla Guinness Rekorlar Kitabı’na adını yazdırdı. THY’nin Şili’ye yaptığı ilk uçuşun ardından Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez Uluslararası Havalimanı’nda rekor sertifikası THY Genel Müdürü Bilal Ekşi’ye (sağ 3) takdim edildi. ( THY – Anadolu Ajansı )

CEO Bilal Eksi expressed pride in the accomplishment. “It’s an honor to receive this recognition here in Santiago, a testament to our mission of connecting people, cultures, and destinations worldwide,” he said.

Guinness World Records official Talal Omar praised the airline for its vision, calling the milestone a testament to Turkish Airlines’ global impact on aviation.

Founded in 1933 with a modest fleet, Turkish Airlines now operates 491 aircraft serving 352 destinations. As a member of Star Alliance, the airline continues to expand its network, reaffirming its commitment to uniting the world through Türkiye.