Turkish Airlines JFK Istanbul first class review

Turkish Airlines offer only nonstop first-class service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport (IST).

The daily nonstop Boeing 777-300ER service features 312 seats in a three-class configuration - eight in First, 30 in Business class and 274 in Economy -departing JFK every day (seven days a week) at 4:15PM, and arriving IST at 9:25AM the following morning. The return flight departs Istanbul at 10:30AM, arriving New York at 2:45PM that day.

The frequencies of Turkish Airlines Istanbul – New York(JFK) flights will be increased from 7 to 10 flights per week as of March of 28th, 2011
and to 14 flights per week as of April of 25th, 2011.

TK 001 Istanbul 11:00 New York 14:45
TK 002 New York 16:45 Istanbul 09:25 +1
TK 011 Istanbul 17:00 New York 20:45
TK 012 New York 22:45 Istanbul 15:25 +1
TK 002 Saturday New York 16:45 Istanbul 08:25 +1


Turkish Airlines' Director in New York, Ihsan Baytan, cites Istanbul's status as an emerging regional business hub demanding tailored pre- and in-flight amenities for business travelers. "We're proud to pioneer this one-and-only service to fill what was a major gap in the marketplace," he said. "With the first-class option in place, we're offering a true best-of-class experience, providing maximum comfort and convenience for travelers flying between New York and Istanbul or continuing on to the Middle East, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, the Far East and Africa."

Exclusive airport services for first-class passengers include a dedicated private lounge and a check-in counter, and in Istanbul "meet and greet" from check-in to boarding. Travelers kick back and enjoy the trip across the Atlantic Ocean in their own 26 sq. ft. suite whose sliding door ensures total privacy. Seats recline to a fully flat 180 degrees and 6.8-foot length with massage from eight different points. Exclusive in-flight offerings include: unlimited caviar; an assortment of authentic Turkish meze and hors d'oeuvres from international cuisines; a choice of meat, fish, and vegetable dishes as a main course; a complimentary Bvlgari® amenity kit, with razor blades and shaving foam for men on request. Entertainment options abound with more than 200 hours of movies, music and games on a 23-inch flat screen in-seat monitor.