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Turkish Airlines inaugurates daily Istanbul–Yerevan service on March 11 as ties normalize

Turkish Airlines operated its first scheduled flight between Istanbul (IST) and Yerevan (EVN) on March 11, 2026, restoring daily commercial service after years without direct connections. The route's launch is a tangible step in the gradual normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia.

Discovered 2026-03-11T12:09:33.689327-07:00 | 2026-03-11T12:09:33.689327-07:00

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  • Restores direct commercial connectivity: the carrier’s move to "resume daily scheduled flights" re-establishes regular international service between Istanbul and Yerevan after years of absence (service begins 11 March 2026). source:3bfb063c-d3d6-4aa3-91fc-574b5cd31eaa
  • Diplomatic significance: the inaugural rotation is an explicit, visible milestone in the gradual normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia with immediate implications for bilateral travel and official engagement.
  • Network and infrastructure context: the launch coincides with Turkish Airlines’ broader hub expansion plans, including the SmartIST investment program, strengthening Istanbul’s capacity to absorb new regional services. source:5e947564-7b00-4efb-ba75-5030c0ea3a91

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