Turkish Airlines Shatters Records with 92.6 Million Passengers in 2025
Turkish Airlines achieved remarkable growth in 2025, serving a record-breaking 92.6 million passengers. This figure represents an 8.8% increase compared to the previous year, when 85.2 million passengers were recorded.
Key Statistics for 2025
- Total Passengers: 92.6 million
- Year-over-Year Growth: 8.8%
- Load Factor: 83.2% (up 0.1 percentage points)
- December Passengers: 7.3 million (up 13.5% year-over-year)
- December Load Factor: 82.6% (up 1.9 percentage points)
- Fleet Size: 516 aircraft (up from 492 in 2024)
- Global Reach: 356 destinations in 132 countries
Future Plans and Investments
Looking ahead, Turkish Airlines aims to expand its fleet to 813 aircraft by 2033. To support this growth, the airline recently announced major infrastructure investments exceeding TL 100 billion (approximately $2.32 billion). This includes the establishment of eight new facilities primarily at Istanbul Airport.
Highlighted Projects
- Europe’s largest wide-body aircraft engine maintenance facility
- The world’s largest aircraft catering facility
- SmartIST’s second phase, set to be the largest cargo terminal globally
- Additional aircraft maintenance hangars
- An e-commerce complex
These developments are projected to create 26,000 new jobs in 2026. Upon full completion, the projects will generate over 36,000 jobs, according to Turkish Airlines Chair Ahmet Bolat.
As Turkish Airlines continues to break records and innovate, it solidifies its position as a leader in the aviation industry, connecting the world through an extensive network of destinations.
