"Turkish Airlines', Lithuania General Manager H. Serkan BINYAR, said: "The increase in our flights from Vilnius is a direct response to strong demand we saw since the start of our service in June 2013. Turkish Airlines has had a strong year in 2013 in Vilnius and will have three more flight to serve Istanbul. We also serve the most popular destinations in the Middle East, the Far East, Africa and Europe. The increased frequency will provide our passengers convenient departure times and better connections from Vilnius via Istanbul."
Vilnius International Airport CEO Gediminas Almantas said: "Istanbul destination by Turkish Airlines is one of the most successful regular routes launched in Vilnius Airport during year 2013. We are glad to see that both the efficiency and popularity of the flight has contributed to the further increase of the schedule this year. This Turkish Airlines' route covers demands of Vilnius' passengers perfectly, both as leisure flights to Turkey as well as a valuable destination for further connections from Istanbul Ataturk airport to Asia, Oceania or Africa. Great success of Turkish Airlines has been caused not only by the existing demand, but also by highly proficient start of operations in Vilnius, including precise preparations for the launch of the flight, as well as strong and focused marketing strategy".
Turkish Airlines, in 2011, 2013 and 2013 recognized by Skytrax as the Best Airline in Europe, boasts flights to over 240 destinations with a fleet of 234 aircraft configured with state-of-the-art cabin features; including the new Comfort Class (Premium Economy) on Transatlantic, Far East and China routes.
Turkish Airlines was also given the Skytrax designation of World's Best Business Class On-board Catering in 2013, World's Best Economy Class On-board Catering in 2010, and Skyscanner's Best On-board Food 2011. Long haul Business Class passengers can also enjoy the Flying Chef service on-board.
Serving Vilnius route since June 2013, Turkish Airlines provide connections to some of the best destinations in the Far East, the Middle East, Africa, India, China, Asia and Europe via its main hub airport in Istanbul. With the additional services, Turkish Airlines will be able to offer seamless connections from Vilnius to more than 240 destinations Worldwide.
