Latvian airline airBaltic and Turkish Airlines have expanded their existing codeshare agreement, adding several new destinations to their shared network.
The two airlines have operated flights between Riga and Istanbul under a codeshare arrangement since 2023. The expansion will allow both carriers to tap into new markets and broaden their networks. As part of the extended partnership, both airlines will place their respective marketing flight numbers on the newly included routes, in addition to the existing Riga-Istanbul-Riga service.
Under the expanded agreement, airBaltic will be allowed to place its flight code on Turkish Airlines-operated routes from Istanbul to the following destinations: Tbilisi (TBS), Batumi (BUS), Ashgabat (ASB), Baku (GYD), Dushanbe (DYU), and Bishkek (FRU). In return, Turkish Airlines will add its code to airBaltic flights from Riga to Turku (TKU) and Tampere (TMP) in Finland, as well as Palanga (PLQ) in Lithuania.
“This collaboration provides even more travel opportunities for Baltic passengers through Turkish Airlines’ extensive global network," said airBaltic interim CEO and COO Pauls Calitis. "At the same time, travellers from Türkiye can now enjoy greater access to airBaltic’s destinations across the Baltics and Northern Europe.”
Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Eksi commented: “This expanded codeshare agreement reflects our commitment to offering more travel options and improved connectivity for our passengers.”
The new routes will be launched following regulatory approvals.