Turkish Airlines and Icelandair Expand Codeshare Partnership

Turkish Airlines and Icelandair have announced the expansion of their existing codeshare partnership, strengthening connectivity between two key European countries.

Since the beginning of their partnership in June 2023, the two flag carriers have cooperated under a codeshare agreement to offer passengers more seamless travel options. Building on this foundation, Icelandair will introduce direct flights between Reykjavik and İstanbul, starting September 5, 2025, that operate twice weekly during the winter season. These new flights will be incorporated into the scope of the agreement, allowing Turkish Airlines to put its marketing code on Icelandair’s operations.

In return, Icelandair will place its marketing code on select Turkish Airlines flights beyond Istanbul, covering destinations across Asia, the Middle East and Africa. This extended integration – announced during the 81^st IATA AGM in New Delhi, India – connects Icelandair’s transatlantic network with Turkish Airlines’ global reach across multiple continents, creating new opportunities for both business and leisure travel.

Commenting on the expansion of the partnership, Turkish Airlines’ CEO Mr. Bilal Ekşi stated: “This cooperation goes beyond a commercial partnership. It represents a strategic alignment between two trusted carriers. By launching direct flights between Reykjavik and Istanbul and integrating our networks, we are opening the door to new traffic flows and connectivity options between Iceland, Türkiye and beyond.”

Bogi Nils Bogason, Icelandair CEO, added: “Building on the partnership with Turkish Airlines will offer travellers even greater connectivity and seamless travel options across our combined networks. The expansion of our codeshare partnership to multiple destinations in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, reflects our shared commitment to service excellence, building a stronger global network and unlocking new opportunities for growth.”

This enhanced cooperation is expected to boost tourism and trade between Türkiye and Iceland while enhancing global connectivity through one of Europe’s most comprehensive route networks.

The codeshare flights will be available for purchase through both airlines’ sales channels, including turkishairlines.com and icelandair.com