JavaScript Required

Jumpseat Aerospace News requires JavaScript to function. Please enable JavaScript in your browser settings to continue.

Turkish Airlines Extends Record as World's Longest-Reach Airline

December 12, 2025

2 min read

Key Takeaways

Turkish Airlines has added a new service to Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
The airline now flies to 132 countries.
Flights depart from Istanbul on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
Phnom Penh is the 11th city in Southeast Asia served by Turkish Airlines.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Key Takeaways.

Upgrade

Strategic Implications

This expansion may indicate Turkish Airlines' commitment to its global network strategy. The airline's unique position as the only European carrier flying to Phnom Penh could strengthen its competitive position in the region. The addition of Phnom Penh may also signal a focus on Southeast Asian markets.

Silver membership required Upgrade to Silver to access Strategic Implications.

Upgrade

What Happened

Turkish Airlines Expands Global Network to 132 Countries

Turkish Airlines has extended its record as the airline that flies to the most countries, adding a new service to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The airline now flies to 132 countries, with flights departing from Istanbul on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi said the airline aims to connect continents and strengthen connections with strategic destinations. The airline’s unique position in Southeast Asia may benefit from the new route, which offers easier access to the region’s key destinations.

Source

Companies Mentioned