Turkish Airlines is expanding it’s presence in Latin America by adding Peru to it’s route map. Following the announcement of its new route to Santiago de Chile, the Turkish airline plans to launch flights to Lima in June 2025, further strengthening its position in the region.
This expansion comes at a time when Turkish Airlines continues to grow, with a fleet expected to reach 493 aircraft by the end of the year and a hub connecting more than 350 destinations worldwide, according to our partner media outlet, AEROIN.
Lima will become Turkish Airlines tenth destination in Latin America, a strategic decision considering Peru’s tourism potential, with world-renowned attractions such as Cusco and Machu Picchu. Lima, as a significant regional hub, is expected to offer strong profitability for the airline, capitalizing on the increasing tourist traffic.
Furthermore, Murat Seker, CFO of Turkish Airlines, disclosed during a quarterly financial conference that the company’s growth will not stop here, with new destinations planned, including Phnom Penh in Cambodia. In the United States, new routes to Denver and Detroit are already showing promising operational results.
While a direct flight between Istanbul and Lima seems unlikely due to market restrictions, a connection via a stopover is a practical solution. Initially, a stopover in São Paulo is expected, similar to the current routes to Santiago and Bogotá. This approach enables Turkish Airlines to maximize flight occupancy while addressing the growing passenger demand.
Although adding Ecuador to Turkish Airlines routes isn’t currently planned, the airline’s ongoing expansion in the region suggests further developments may arise in the future.
