Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 20 June 2016: As of June 16th, Turkish Airlines, with the world’s most extensive route network connects Košice, the urban center of Eastern Slovakia with Istanbul, one of the most important global transport hub to the whole world.

This way, Košice will gain strategic importance in the process of building and strengthening cultural, business and tourist activities. For Turkish Airlines, Košice is the 289th destination that its fleet will connect with the rest of the world.

The flag carrier will operate flights to and from Košice three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in both directions.

Introductory trip fares are available from Istanbul to Košice starting from 99 American Dollars and from Košice to Istanbul 99 Euros (including taxes and fees).

Additionally, for the first 6 months of operation to the new destinations, there is a special offer for Miles&Smiles members, with a 25% reduction in the miles needed to redeem either award tickets or upgrades.**