Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has expanded its codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, unlocking new routes to Europe via Istanbul.
The partnership offers passengers access to additional destinations across Europe and Turkey through Istanbul Airport (IST). It offers a broader selection of routes and greater flexibility when planning their journeys. As for Turkish Airlines, expanded codeshare agreement will further increase connectivity to global carrier’s existing routes.
Under the expanded code share agreement, Gulf Air passengers can now connect via Istanbul to Budapest, Hungary (BUD); Prague, Czech Republic (PRG); Venice, Italy (VCE); Vienna, Austria (VIE); and Rize, Türkiye (RZV).
“By expanding our codeshare with Turkish Airlines, we are giving our passengers access to more destinations across Europe and Turkey via Istanbul, with greater choice and flexibility when planning their journeys. By leveraging Istanbul Airport as a major connection hub, we can bring more cities within reach through a single, seamless itinerary in partnership with Turkish Airlines. Our coordinated schedules are designed to deliver smoother connections and a more streamlined travel experience for our customers across these shared routes.”
Bilal Ekşi, Turkish Airlines CEO, noted that, “We are pleased to deepen the cooperation with Gulf Air through this codeshare expansion, thus continuing to enhance Istanbul’s role as a leading global hub. We believe this expanded collaboration will provide added value for our guests through improved connectivity.”
The expanded codeshare strengthens Bahrain’s central role in Gulf Air’s network, offering more travel options to Europe and Turkey. Whether for business or leisure, passengers can enjoy a wider selection of itineraries and a seamless travel experience across the shared routes, further establishing Bahrain as a key gateway between the Middle East, Europe, and beyond.
