Australian travellers keen to enjoy Europe over the coming summer can anticipate far more competitive fares this year, after Turkish Airlines brought forward the date for its inaugural direct flight to Australia.
Turkish Airlines’ first flight will arrive in Melbourne on March 2 – two weeks before previously announced, and use a bigger Boeing 777 aircraft. It will initially fly to Istanbul via Singapore on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, before expanding into other cities.
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