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Gulf Air expands codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines

by Jeffrey Teruel - Founder/Editor-Flights in Asia
Published on December 24, 2025

Summary

Gulf Air has expanded its codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines, which will include the addition of new routes to Europe and Turkey via Istanbul.



Gulf Air has expanded its codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines, which will include the addition of new routes to Europe and Turkey via Istanbul.


Under the expanded codeshare agreement between the national carriers of Turkey and the the Kingdom of Bahrain, Gulf Air passengers can connect via Istanbul Airport (IST) to the following destinations: Budapest, Hungary; Prague, Czech Republic; Venice, Italy; Vienna, Austria; and Rize, Turkey.


In return, the partnership will add to Turkish Airlines' existing routes.


“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,”  said Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Air. “Our coordinated schedules are designed to deliver smoother connections and a more streamlined travel experience for our customers across these shared routes.”


Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Eksi added: “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.” 

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