Turkish Airlines soars to US$2.2B profit in 2025, carrying 92.6M passengers amid global challenges

TURKEY – Turkish Airlines has reported a profit from main operations of US$2.2 billion in 2025, demonstrating remarkable resilience despite geopolitical tensions, trade wars and supply chain challenges that disrupted the global aviation sector throughout the year.

The airline’s fourth-quarter performance has proved strong, with total revenues climbing 12% year over year to US$6.3 billion, contributing to full-year revenues exceeding US$24 billion.

Passenger revenues increased 7.4%, driven by favorable demand in international and premium segments that signal shifting traveler priorities toward quality and comfort.

The carrier carried 92.6 million passengers in 2025, an 8.8% increase over 2024, with international-to-international transfer traffic rising 12.8% to 35.7 million passengers.

In terms of supporting businesses, the airline transported 2.2 million tonnes of cargo, generating $US3.4 billion in revenue despite global trade slowdowns and tariff pressure

Additionally, Istanbul’s strategic hub position channels transit passengers through one of the world’s busiest airports, delivering potential guests directly to hotel partners across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Turkish Airlines plans to increase the group fleet to up to 570 aircraft in 2026, reaching 610 in 2027 and 630 by 2028. This expansion supports the carrier’s Centennial Strategy targeting 813 aircraft by 2033.

Further, EBITDAR reached US$5.7 billion with a margin of 23.7%, exceeding the midpoint of long-term targets. On the other hand, Consolidated assets totaled US$46.6 billion, with employment surpassing 101,000. The company also invested US$6 billion in 2025, bringing five-year investments to approximately US$20 billion.

In a statement, Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines Chairman said, “Despite an exceptionally challenging and unpredictable operating environment, the financial success we achieved in 2025 once again showed our ability to adapt to rapidly changing commercial and geopolitical conditions thanks to our diversified revenue structure,”

The strong performance continuing into early 2026 supports expectations that EBITDAR margin will remain between 22% and 24%, aligning with long-term strategic targets.

The Turkish Airlines’ sustained growth signals robust connectivity that delivers premium travelers to regional destinations while its cargo expansion opens new logistics partnerships for entrepreneurs seeking reliable air freight solutions.

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