Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of a new route from Istanbul to Ohrid, North Macedonia.
About the new route
The flights will run between Istanbul Airport (IST) and Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport (OHD). The route will become the airline’s second destination in North Macedonia, after the country’s capital, Skopje. It also takes the airline’s global flight network to 353 destinations.
Flight numbers TK 1009 and 1010 will operate every Monday and Sunday from Mar. 30 to Oct. 20. TK 1009 will depart from IST at 10:35 a.m. and arrive OHD at 11:15 a.m. , and TK 1010 will depart from OHD at 12:05 p.m. and arrive IST at 14:45.
TK 1011 and 1012, in addition, will expand from their winter schedule and run every Thursday and Friday throughout the summer from Apr. 3 to Oct. 24. TK 1011 will depart from IST at 12:55 p.m. and arrive OHD at 1:35 p.m. TK 1012 will depart OHD at 2:25 p.m. and arrive IST at 5:05 p.m.
What makes Lake Ohrid famous?
Lake Ohrid is situated on the boundary of Albania and North Macedonia. The lake provides a superlative natural environment for numerous endemic species that have existed for two to three million years.
Ohrid town is one of the most historical settlements in Europe. It was built between the seventh and 19th centuries and includes the oldest Slav monastery, St Panteleimon.
The region was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.
Turkish Airlines’ CEO Bilal Eksi said:
“At Turkish Airlines, we believe that our newly launched flights to/from Ohrid, one of Europe’s oldest settlements, will create new opportunities for both tourism and business. Additionally, it will further enhance cultural exchange with Ohrid, a city that reflects the essence of the Balkans and carries traces of the Ottoman heritage.”
About Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines was established in 1933 and is a member of Star Alliance. The airline currently has 478 aircraft and serves 353 destinations nationally and internationally across 131 countries.
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