File photo shows a blurred view of a Turkish Airlines aircraft parked at the gate through an airport window covered with raindrops, accessed on Feb. 5, 2025 (Adobe Stock Photo)
January 01, 2026 12:20 AM GMT+03:00
Turkish Airlines and Türkiye’s low-cost carrier AJet said Wednesday they have canceled a total of 114 flights scheduled for Jan. 1 because of expected adverse weather conditions across parts of Türkiye.
Turkish Airlines said 50 flights were canceled, while AJet announced the cancellation of 64 flights.
People walk at Camlica Hill during snowfall in Istanbul, Türkiye on Dec. 31, 2025. (AA Photo)
Safety cited as priority
Turkish Airlines Communications Director Yahya Ustun said in a statement shared on X that some flights were canceled due to adverse weather conditions.
“Due to adverse weather conditions continuing to affect the eastern and central regions of our country, 50 of our flights scheduled for Jan. 1 have been mutually canceled,” Ustun said. “Our passengers can follow the latest status of their flights and options regarding ticket procedures via turkishairlines.com and our mobile application. Flight safety is always our priority.”
Low-cost carrier AJet cancels 64 flights
AJet Press Counselor Mehmet Yesilkaya said in a separate statement that ongoing adverse weather conditions in the eastern and southeastern regions led to the cancellation of 64 flights scheduled for Jan. 1. He said passengers can track flight updates through ajet.com and the airline’s mobile application.
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Turkish Airlines had also announced late Tuesday that 61 flights scheduled for Dec. 31 were mutually canceled due to expected adverse weather conditions in several parts of Türkiye.
Ustun said those cancellations were also made to ensure flight safety.
January 01, 2026 12:23 AM GMT+03:00