Turkish Airlines Resumes Flights to Benghazi

Turkish Airlines has officially resumed direct flights to Benghazi, Libya, after a decade-long suspension due to regional instability, with the first flight occurring recently. The airline will operate three weekly flights using B737-78D aircraft, connecting Istanbul and Benghazi, with promotional fares available until February 15, 2025. Turkish officials, including Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu, emphasized the strategic importance of this route in enhancing tourism and trade relationships between Turkey and Libya. The opening of a Turkish consulate in Benghazi is also planned to strengthen bilateral ties. Turkish Airlines continues to expand its global network, now serving 64 destinations across Africa and operating flights to 352 destinations worldwide. This resumption reflects Turkey's ongoing investments in aviation infrastructure and its goal to enhance connectivity between continents.