Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines, the flag carrier of Malta, entered a codeshare agreement to operate joint flights last month. Turkish Airlines also signed a freesale codeshare agreement with Air China.

KM Malta Airlines will place its marketing flight numbers on Turkish flights between Istanbul and Malta, and vice versa, offering passengers more flexible travel options on direct flights between the two cities. The flights are now available for purchase.

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“We are pleased that the codeshare agreement with KM Malta Airlines will re-foster cooperation between the two countries and provide seamless journeys for passengers flying from Malta and Türkiye,” said Bilal Eksi, CEO, Turkish Airlines. “Not only does this partnership enable Maltese travelers to benefit from the wide network of Turkish Airlines on a global scale, but also promotes more visitors from Malta to visit our unique country, Türkiye. Likewise, Malta, the fascinating island nation of the Mediterranean, will attract more visitors. We look forwards to a successful, long-standing collaboration together.”

The freesale codeshare agreement with Air China initially covers flights between Istanbul and Beijing, and marks a milestone in strategic collaboration between the two airlines. The agreement offers greater flexibility and more options between the two major cities and bolsters tourism and economic exchange between the two countries.