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DIA Introduces Its Newest And Longest Direct Flight
09.04.2024 - 15:38 / travelpulse.com / Phil Washington / Rich Thomaselli
It’s not the longest flight ever available, but it’s long enough.
And the longest direct flight in Denver International Airport (DIA) history.
Turkish Airlines will offer nonstop service between Denver and Istanbul. The flights will begin in June and will clock in at more than 6,100 miles between the two cities.
Be forewarned that it is expensive, however. Currently, fares for the thrice-weekly flight run almost $1,300 roundtrip.
And it might not even be the longest flight out of DIA for very long. Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and DIA chief executive Phil Washington made the announcement of the 26th airline to fly out of DIA, but also talked about the future.
“Turkish Airlines is the most connected airline in the world. This not only opens Denver to Istanbul and Turkey. It also opens up opportunities for us into India, Africa, and the Middle East ... We’re looking at companies interested in establishing a North American headquarters here.”
Denver will be the 14th U.S. city to offer direct flights to Turkey. Turkish Airlines officials said they’re hoping these will bring 2 million tourists a year to visit Turkey.
DIA officials are also trying to entice Ethiopian Airlines and Egypt Air to offer flights to Africa. They’re also working to line up nonstop access to Amsterdam, and other cities in Japan.
“We’re being very ambitious in terms of increasing our global connections,” Washington said. “I see us as the gateway to the United States because of our geographic location.”
Istanbul is the 31st international destination in 17 countries for Denver International Airport. It will be 32 destinations next month when DIA adds Dublin, Ireland. Other international cities that DIA travelers can reach nonstop include London, Paris, Zurich, Reykjavik, Iceland, Munich, Frankfurt, Tokyo, and a dozen cities in Mexico and Central America.
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