JEDDAH – Turkish Airlines has added Dammam, in Saudi Arabia, as its 22nd flight destination operated from Istanbul's second airport, the company announced Monday. “Turkish Airlines now adds flights to Dammam as its 22nd flight destination operated from/to Sabiha Gokcen International Airport,” said in the statement from the company. Flights to the new destination started on July 13 (Monday). They will occur seven times each week in both directions. Round trip fares are available from Istanbul to Dammam starting at $507 including taxes and fees. Turkish Airlines ranks among the world's major airlines, with a flight network reaching 276 destinations in 110 countries. The airline continues to grow by offering new flight opportunities to its passengers. With existing services to Amsterdam, Baku, Berlin, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Northern Cyprus, Frankfurt, Kiev, Kuwait, London, Milano, Munich, Paris, Tbilisi, Tehran, Tel Aviv, Vienna, Rome, Stuttgart, Köln and Barcelona, Turkish Airlines now adds flights to Dammam as its 22nd flight destination operated from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. This will offer a great travel alternative not only for those who want to reach Istanbul, but also for Saudi Arabian travelers who wish to reach destinations both in Turkey and beyond. Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines is a 4-star airline today with a fleet of 257 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 257 destinations worldwide with 214 international and 43 domestic. According to Skytrax survey of 2014, Turkish Airlines was chosen “Europe's Best Airline” for the fourth and “Best Airline in Southern Europe” for the sixth consecutive time. Having won in 2010 the world's “Best Economy Catering Service” and in 2013 the world's “Best Business Catering Service” awards, Turkish Airlines was this year awarded the world's “Best Business Catering Service” and “Best Business Class Lounge Dining” prizes in the Skytrax survey. — SG
