Murat Seker, chairman of the Turkish Airlines Board of Directors, said China holds a strategically important position among the airline's key markets. "We believe this new route will contribute to the continued growth of commercial, cultural, and tourism ties between Turkiye and China," he said.
Home to more than 21 million people, Chengdu is one of China's largest metropolitan centers. The city is recognized by UNESCO as a "City of Gastronomy" and is home to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
Chengdu currently has 89 direct international and regional air routes, ranking first among cities in central and western China in international air connectivity and service frequency, according to the city's port and logistics office.
