Turkish Airlines faces flight suspensions amid geopolitical tensions
Turkish Airlines has announced that flights to Iran and the Gulf region will remain suspended until at least March 13, 2026, due to ongoing geopolitical tensions. This decision follows the cancellation of four flights to Tehran that were scheduled for Saturday.
In 2025, Turkish Airlines achieved a profit of USD 2.2 billion from its core operations, with revenues exceeding USD 24.1 billion. The airline’s performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 was particularly strong, with revenues increasing by 12% year over year, reaching USD 6.3 billion.
The fourth quarter profit from core operations rose by 23% compared to the same period in the previous year, amounting to USD 534 million. Additionally, the airline’s EBITDAR margin reached 23.7% in 2025, reflecting its operational efficiency.
Despite these strong financial results, Turkish Airlines has been impacted by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties stemming from trade wars. As a result, flights between Turkey and Iran are expected to remain suspended until March 13, 2026, at the earliest.
Moreover, Turkish Airlines has removed flights to destinations in the Gulf region from its schedule until at least March 20, 2026. The airline’s consolidated assets amounted to USD 46.6 billion, and it expanded its fleet by 5% year over year, reaching a total of 516 aircraft by the end of 2025.
Passenger revenues increased by 7.4% in 2025, while cargo revenue for the airline was reported at USD 3.4 billion. These figures illustrate the airline’s resilience in a challenging environment.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the exact duration of flight suspensions beyond March 13, 2026, and the potential impact of geopolitical tensions on future operations of Turkish Airlines remains uncertain.