Abu Dhabi, UAE: 16 December 2015: Turkish Airlines, Europe’s best airline has launched daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, adding frequencies on the route, which previously shared four flights a week.

Turkish Airlines will now be able to carry approximately 2500 passengers between the two cities on a weekly basis.

As the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi has one of the world’s largest and most well-regarded financial centres and is rich in art and commerce. Located close to Dubai, it is an excellent stepping off point for those with a penchant for culture, and boasts the Saadiyat Island Cultural District, which includes the Louvres and Guggenheim museums, which will attract art-lovers from across the world once they open in 2016 and 2017, respectively.

Additionally, the commercial centre of the UAE, has access to the airline’s network of more than 280 destinations across the world and is expected to further bolster business opportunities across the region.

Adem Ceylan, Vice President, Sales, Middle East and Cyprus, Turkish Airlines, said: “Our new daily flight to Abu Dhabi combines world-class service with convenient access to this important Middle Eastern gateway from across our global network. With our wide-bodied planes, we will be able to fly over many more passengers to Abu Dhabi on a daily basis, and have them experience the wonderful service on Turkish Airlines.”

Turkish Airlines customers travelling to and from Abu Dhabi will enjoy unparalleled comfort and amenities on board the airline’s Airbus 321.

Throughout all cabin classes, passengers can enjoy 280 movies and 640 TV series and documentaries. In addition to these options, the airline offers 20 games and radio, live satellite TV and news channels access, among others.

Turkish Airlines flight TK 869 will depart Abu Dhabi at 06. 10hrs and will arrive at Istanbul Ataturk International Airport at 09:35 am the same day. The return flight will depart at 21:10 pm and arrive at 03:50 am.