Why US Airlines don't fly to Turkey?


Why US Airlines don't fly to Turkey? In May 2016, the carrier decided to cut the route amid growing security concerns from the 2016 Turkish coup and a travel warning from the US State Department. Notably, the US government banned all flights to and from Turkey on July 16th of that year amid severe tension with the nation following the 2016 coup.


Which US cities fly direct to Istanbul?

From the US
  • Direct flights from New York (JFK) to Istanbul (IST)
  • Direct flights from Chicago (ORD) to Istanbul (IST)
  • Direct flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Istanbul (IST)
  • Direct flights from Miami (MIA) to Istanbul (IST)
  • Direct flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Istanbul (IST)


Can a US citizen enter Turkey without a visa?

You need a visa to travel to Turkey. For tourism or commercial travel of up to 90 days within a 180 day period, obtain a Turkish visa from Turkish missions abroad or from the e-Visa application system prior to arrival.


Is it safe to travel to Turkey now 2023?

By May 2023, we could confidently state that Turkey is back to being a relatively safe destination once again. About 40 million tourists have visited the country in 2019 and besides the global pandemic there hasn't been any major incident concerning the safety of her foreign visitors.


Why don t US airlines fly to Istanbul?

In May 2016, the carrier decided to cut the route amid growing security concerns from the 2016 Turkish coup and a travel warning from the US State Department. Notably, the US government banned all flights to and from Turkey on July 16th of that year amid severe tension with the nation following the 2016 coup.


Is it safe to fly Turkish Airlines right now?

Turkish Airlines is now rated as a seven-star airline for safety by the global rating agency AirlineRatings.com. Turkish Airlines' incident record over the past five years has been outstanding and has resulted in the airline's safety rating being lifted from five-star to the highest seven-star.


Why did Delta stop flying to Turkey?

Delta Air Lines discontinued service to Istanbul last month due to increased security concerns in Turkey, including a travel warning issued by the State Department, and weaker demand for air travel.


What cities will Delta no longer fly to?

Delta Airlines Says Goodbye To Two Additional Cities
  • Akron, Ohio.
  • Cody, Wyoming.
  • Durango, Colorado.
  • Erie, Pennsylvania.
  • Flint, Michigan.
  • Fort Smith, Arkansas.
  • Grand Junction, Colorado.
  • La Crosse, Wisconsin.


Why don t US airlines fly to the Middle East?

Escalating tensions between the United States and Iran are making it even tougher for airlines to fly over the Middle East, a heavily trafficked region where huge chunks of airspace are already off limits because of political rivalries or war.


Which month Turkey is cheapest?

For Lowest Prices & Fewer Crowds
When it comes to affordable prices and fewer tourists, the shoulder season, between April and May and September and October, is a great time to visit Turkey. For even more affordable rates on flights and accommodations, visit November during the low season.