Turkmenistan Airlines

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Turkmenistan Airlines (Template:Langx,<ref name="turkmenistanairlines.tm"/> commonly known as Türkmenhowaýollary) is the flag carrier and only airline of Turkmenistan, headquartered in Ashgabat.<ref>"Directory: World Airlines." Flight International. 30 March – 5 April 2004. [1].</ref> An open joint-stock company,<ref name="turkmenistanairlines.tm">Template:Cite web</ref> it operates domestic and international passenger and cargo services mainly from its hub at Ashgabat International Airport.

History

The state-owned service Turkmenistan Airlines was founded on 4 May 1992.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref name="fleet">Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead link</ref> In 1992, Turkmenistan Airlines became the first airline in the former Soviet Union to purchase a Boeing 737-300.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In April 1993, Turkmenistan became a full member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The first flight on a cargo aircraft IL-76 was completed on 19 April 1993 from Ashgabat to Brest, Belarus.<ref name="turkmenistan.gov.tm">Template:Cite web</ref>

From 2001, the airline phased out its Soviet-era fleet for a more modern fleet of Boeing 717s, which were extensively used for service on domestic routes until their retirement. Seven of the 717 series were purchased; the first was presented at the MAKS air show in 2001.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On 29 April 2009, a Boeing 737-700 was demonstrated in Ashgabat and on 2 September, Boeing announced that Turkmenistan Airlines had confirmed an order for three more such aircraft worth $192 million.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In May 2009, the airline opened the Lachyn (Template:Langx) Hotel in Ashgabat for transit passengers. Designed for 200 guests, it is located on Bitarap Türkmenistan şaýoly, which connects the city center to the Ashgabat Airport.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On 1 July 2011, the airline began to operate an Electronic ticket system<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> on all flights. Booking flights can be carried out in the standard way, but information about air travel began to be given out in the form of a passenger itinerary receipt.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

On 8 May 2013, a Boeing 737-800 was delivered.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> On 3 June 2013, a fourth Boeing 737-800 arrived,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and on 18 December 2013, a fifth Boeing 737-800 arrived.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2012, the airline began printing the full-colour magazine Lachyn ("Falcon"). This was the first in-flight product in Turkmenistan. The magazine is also distributed in the halls for official delegations and VIP-zones of airports in Turkmenistan.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In the same year, the airline carried 57,500 passengers to 15 international destinations and approx. 90,000 passengers on domestic routes per month (c. 1.77 million passengers per year).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In January 2013, regular cargo flights to Brno commenced.<ref name="turkmenistan.gov.tm"/> In March 2013, a new ticket sales centre was opened at 61 Atatürk Street. This building houses 30 sales offices; 17 for domestic flights and 13 for international routes.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In August 2013 a regular passenger flight to Lviv was started.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In October of the same year, flights to Donetsk<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> and Riga commenced <ref>Template:Cite web</ref> followed in December by the first scheduled service to Western Europe - Paris.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In March 2014, Turkmenistan Airlines announced that it was to commence long-haul flights using its newly acquired Boeing 777-200LRs.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The aircraft were utilized on flights to Bangkok, Beijing, Birmingham, Delhi and Istanbul.<ref>Template:Cite webTemplate:Dead link</ref>

Re-organization

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Airline check-in counters at Aşgabat International Airport

In 2017, the air transport enterprise of the State National Service Türkmenhowaýollary was transformed into the joint-stock company Turkmenistan Airlines.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In 2019, Turkmenistan Airlines officially opened ticket sales on its newly launched website.<ref>Как купить авиабилеты онлайн в Туркменистане?</ref>

On 4 February 2019, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) suspended Turkmenistan Airlines' permission to fly in the EU.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> This forced the airline to terminate its routes to the United Kingdom, France and Germany. In December, Turkmenistan Airlines resumed regular passenger traffic to European Union countries after a 10-month break.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of passengers, Turkmenistan Airlines suspended all international regular passenger flights in March 2020.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In order to prevent the import and spread of coronavirus infection, all planes arriving in Turkmenistan from abroad are redirected to the Turkmenabat International Airport<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> or Turkmenbashi International Airport.

Since March 2021, Turkmenistan Airlines switched to the new Piece Concept baggage system.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In May 2022, Turkmenistan Airlines announced the resumption of flights to Dubai, the popular UAE tourist destination as the travel industry starts recovering from the COVID-19 impact.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> In 2022, regular passenger flights to Istanbul, Kazan, Moscow, Dubai, Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi were resumed.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Aircraft began to return to Ashgabat (during the pandemic, they were redirected to Turkmenabat and Turkmenbashi).<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

In February 2023, the airline launched a stopover service on domestic flights,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> which involves a flight with a long transfer, when the air carrier offers to spend transit time not at the airport, but in the city next to which the airport is located.

In spring 2023, the airline purchased for the first time two cargo aircraft of the Airbus A330-200P2F type.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> It was the first of its type to be used in Central Asia. New cargo flights on airplanes Airbus A330-200P2F was opened to Incheon, Hanoi, Milan, Shenzhen and Xi'an.

The first of Turkmenistan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER aircraft (368-seat,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> three-class configuration) entered service in December 2023, initially linking Ashgabat with Bangkok.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft have replaced the retired Boeing 757-200s. The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft are generally used on Turkmenistan Airlines Far East destinations, to London and Bangkok.

As of December 2023, Turkmenistan Airlines was maintaining services to Russia, Germany, UAE, China, Turkey, Thailand, and the UK.<ref name="port">Стало известно, в какие 7 стран будут летать самолеты «Туркменских авиалиний» зимой</ref>

In January 2024, Turkmenistan Airlines confirmed Milan, Ho Chi Minh City, Jeddah and Kuala Lumpur as one of its new destinations for 2024.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Starting December 2024, Turkmenistan Airlines offers free AdonisOne in-flight entertainment on international flights aboard their aircraft. Passengers can enjoy movies, audiobooks, music and magazines. Passengers can connect to the onboard Wi-Fi network using their devices in flight mode. The platform supports multiple languages and offers a wide variety of content to suit all tastes.<ref>Мультимедийная система развлечений доступна на рейсах «Turkmenistan Airlines»</ref>

In May 2025, Turkmenistan Airlines resumed services to Balkanabat.<ref>New Balkanabat International Airport Starts Accepting Domestic Flights</ref> In July 2025, services began to Seoul.<ref>[2]</ref>

Destinations

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Boeing 737-800
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Boeing 757-200
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Boeing 777-200LR
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Ilyushin Il-76TD

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Template:As of, Turkmenistan Airlines operates flights to 5 domestic destinations from its hub at Ashgabat International Airport and <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> 14 international destinations in 13 countries.<ref>Туркменские авиалинии на начало января летают по 10 международным направлениям</ref><ref name="port"/><ref>Template:Cite web</ref> The airline also operates dedicated cargo flights.

Interline agreements

Turkmenistan Airlines has interline agreements with the following airlines:

Fleet

Current fleet

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Boeing 777-300ER at Beijing Capital International Airport
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Bombardier Challenger 605
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British Aerospace BAe-125-1000B

Template:As of, Turkmenistan Airlines operates an all-Boeing passenger fleet. The full fleet, which also includes VIP and cargo aircraft, consists of the following aircraft:<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Turkmenistan Airlines fleet
Aircraft In service Orders Passengers Notes
J W Y Total
Boeing 737-700 4 — 8 — 118 126
— 149 149
Boeing 737-800 8 — 16 — 144 160
Boeing 737 MAX 8 — 4 TBA <ref>Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Boeing 777-200LR 2 — 28 — 263 291
Boeing 777-300ER 2 — 40 32 296 368 Acquired from Cathay Pacific.<ref name="MAX&ER">Template:Cite web</ref><ref>Template:Cite press release</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
VIP fleet
Boeing 737-700/BBJ1 1 — VIP
Boeing 777-200LR 2 — VIP Includes EZ-A780, the last 777-200LR ever built.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Bombardier Global Express 1 — VIP
Bombardier CRJ-700 1 — VIP
Cargo fleet
Airbus A330-200/P2F 2 — Cargo <ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
Ilyushin Il-76 2 — Cargo <ref>«LAÇYN» - «TÜRKMENISTAN» AWIAKOMPANIÝASYNYŇ BORT BUKLETI № 36</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Total 25 4


Historical fleet

Since its inception in 1992, Turkmenistan Airlines has operated many types of aircraft. Historically, Turkmenistan Airlines has operated the following aircraft:Template:Cn

Turkmenistan Airlines retired fleet
Aircraft Total Introduced Retired Notes
Antonov An-24 Template:Unknown 1992 Template:Unknown
Antonov An-26 Template:Unknown 1992 Template:Unknown
Boeing 717-200 7 2001 2018 <ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
Boeing 737-300 3 1994 2015
Boeing 757-200 7 1993 2022
Boeing 767-300ER 1 2004 2012
Tupolev Tu-154 Template:Unknown 1992 Template:Unknown
Yakovlev Yak-40 Template:Unknown 1992 Template:Unknown
Yakovlev Yak-42 Template:Unknown 1992 Template:Unknown

Corporate affairs

Headquarters

The headquarters of Turkmenistan Airlines are in Hero of Turkmenistan Atamyrat Nyýazow Avenue, 326 in Ashgabat.<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Branding

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Turkmenistan Airlines Boeing 737-300 in the old livery used since 1992
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Turkmenistan Airlines Boeing 737-800 in the livery adopted since the 2000s

The Turkmenistan Airlines logo, an encircled stylized falcon in flight,<ref>Авиация - на передовом рубеже развития</ref><ref>В Ашхабаде открыт отель для транзитных авиапассажиров</ref> was created in 1992 on a blue background.

In the 2000s, Turkmenistan Airlines changed their livery. The encircled falcon was retained, and the background changed from blue to green. The aircraft's engines were painted green, new Turkmenistan Airlines logo on a green background was painted on the tail section. The main fuselage was painted in all white, and the brand name "Turkmenistan" was painted above the windows, also in green.

Sponsorship

The company has been the primary sponsor of the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.<ref>Исполнительный комитет Азиады-2017 объявил о партнерстве с «Туркменскими авиалиниями»</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Services

Cabin

Turkmenistan Airlines operates a two-class configuration on its domestic and international routes: Business Class and Economy.

Premium Economy is offered on all Boeing 777-300ERs. Turkmenistan Airlines introduced a premium economy class in December 2023.<ref>В ТУРКМЕНИСТАН ДОСТАВЛЕН НОВЫЙ ПАССАЖИРСКИЙ САМОЛЕТ «БОИНГ-777-300ER»</ref><ref>Гражданская авиация Туркменистана пополнилась очередным новым «Боингом»</ref>

Catering

Food and beverages are complimentary on all flights.<ref>Питание на борту авиакомпании Turkmenistan Airlines</ref>

In-flight magazine

Turkmenistan Airlines' in-flight magazine, Template:Lang (Falcon), is provided to all passengers on all international and domestic flights. Lachyn was introduced in October 2012<ref>Летопись - 2012: транспорт и связь</ref> and is printed and published once a quarter. The magazine is published in Turkmen, Russian and English.<ref>"Туркменховаёллары" начала выпускать собственный журнал</ref>

References

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