Turkish Airlines Reports Strong Financial Performance in 2025
Turkish Airlines announced a profit of US$2.2 billion from its main operations for the year 2025, demonstrating significant resilience in a challenging operating environment.
The airline’s total revenues exceeded US$24 billion, with fourth-quarter revenues reaching US$6.3 billion, marking a 12% increase compared to the previous year. Fourth-quarter profits also rose by 23%, amounting to US$534 million.
In 2025, Turkish Airlines expanded its fleet by 5%, bringing the total number of aircraft to 516. The airline achieved record operational results, serving 92.6 million passengers and transporting 2.2 million tonnes of cargo.
Passenger revenues increased by 7.4% to US$19.8 billion, although cargo revenues saw a decline of 3%, totaling US$3.4 billion for the full year. The company’s EBITDAR margin stood at 23.7%, with expectations for 2026 to remain within the 22–24% range.
Despite these positive financial results, Turkish Airlines faced challenges in 2025, including aircraft delivery delays and regional conflicts that impacted operations. These factors contributed to a complex operating environment.
Prof. Ahmet Bolat, the airline’s executive, commented, “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.”
Looking ahead, uncertainties remain due to recent tensions in the Gulf region, which could affect operations in 2026. Details remain unconfirmed.
Overall, Turkish Airlines has maintained its position as Europe’s leading network carrier, showcasing its ability to navigate through difficulties while achieving substantial growth in passenger and operational metrics.