TAV Airports and the Government Welcomed Turkish Airlines’ Inaugural Flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport

TAV Airports and the Government Welcomed Turkish Airlines’ Inaugural Flight from Istanbul to Ohrid Airport

TAV Macedonia, TAV Airports subsidiary, this afternoon welcomed the inaugural flight of Turkish Airlines from Istanbul to Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport, marking the launch of this new route that will connect both cities, four times a week.  

The first flight of the Turkish flag carrier from Istanbul to Ohrid landed at 14:40h.
 
TAV Macedonia welcomed the passengers with token gifts featuring ajvar, Ohrid makalo, and Ohrid landmarks postcards.  

TAV Airports CEO Serkan Kaptan, TAV Macedonia General Manager Nejat Kurt, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Aleksandar Nikoloski, and the Ambassador of Turkiye Fatih Ulusoy welcomed Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi, with whom they cut the ribbon marking the launch of this route. 

“As TAV Airports, the airport operator of Skopje and Ohrid Airports, we are thrilled to welcome Turkish Airlines' inaugural flight between Istanbul and Ohrid, marking a new chapter in enhancing connectivity between our countries. Ohrid, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is one of the Balkans' top tourism destinations, and this new route will make it even more accessible. As we celebrate TAV Airports 15-years anniversary and investments in Macedonia, we are proud of the collaboration with Turkish Airlines, and the government to promote the country's rich cultural heritage to the world.” – Serkan Kaptan, TAV Airports CEO, stated. 

Turkish Airlines will operate this route every Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, with A320 aircraft, with 182 seat capacities, providing passengers with convenient travel options and world-class service. 

“We support the promotion and development of Macedonia in cooperation with the government and the civil aviation authority. I would like to thank the Prime Minister and the Minister of Transport once again for their contributions to the development of the aviation sector.” – Serkan Kaptan, TAV Airports CEO, added. 

This new historic route Istanbul – Ohrid – Istanbul, will strengthen, and enhance the link between Istanbul, one of the world’s most important aviation hubs, and Ohrid, a UNESCO-listed heritage city known for its rich history, cultural significance, and breathtaking natural beauty.