Turkmenistan Airlines
{{Short description|Flag carrier of Turkmenistan}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox airline
| airline = OJSC Turkmenistan Airlines
{{lang|tk|«Türkmenistan» awiakompaniýasy}}{{cite web |url=https://turkmenistanairlines.tm/blog/New-tariff-PROMO |title=Täze PROMO nyrhy |website=turkmenistanairlines.tm |access-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210420095049/https://turkmenistanairlines.tm/blog/New-tariff-PROMO |archive-date=20 April 2021 |url-status=dead}}
| logo = Turkmenistan Airlines logo.svg
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| image = EZ-A782@PEK (20241215151523).jpg
| fleet_size = 29
| caption = Turkmenistan Airlines 777-300ER in standard livery
| IATA = T5
| ICAO = TUA
| callsign = TURKMENISTAN
| parent = Government of Turkmenistan
| founded = 4 May 1992
| headquarters = Ashgabat Airport,Ashgabat, Turkmenistan{{cite web | url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/FC036275 | title=REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE OF TURKMENISTAN AIRLINES OJSC IN UK overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK }}
| key_people = Dovran Saburov, CEO{{cite web |title=Bishkek-Ashgabat direct flight opening is in plan: Transport Ministry |url=https://akipress.com/news:606237/ |website=akipress.com |accessdate=14 October 2018}}
| hubs = {{nowrap|Ashgabat International Airport}}
| secondary_hubs = Turkmenabat International Airport
| focus_cities =
| frequent_flyer =
| lounge =
| alliance =
| website = [https://turkmenistanairlines.tm turkmenistanairlines.tm]
}}
Turkmenistan Airlines ({{langx|tk|«Türkmenistan» awiakompaniýasy açyk görnüşli paýdarlar jemgyýeti}}, commonly known as Türkmenhowaýollary) is the flag carrier and only airline of Turkmenistan, headquartered in Ashgabat."Directory: World Airlines." Flight International. 30 March – 5 April 2004. [http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/2004/2004-09%20-%200330.html?search=%22Turkmenistan%20Airlines%2287]. An Open joint-stock company,{{cite web |url=https://turkmenistanairlines.tm/services/online-booking-regulations |title=Online Booking Regulations |website=turkmenistanairlines.tm |access-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326223430/https://turkmenistanairlines.tm/services/online-booking-regulations |archive-date=26 March 2019 |url-status=dead}} it operates domestic and international passenger and cargo services mainly from its hub at Ashgabat International Airport.
History
The state-owned service Turkmenistan Airlines was founded 4 May 1992.{{cite web|url=http://turkmenairlines.com/lang/en/o-kompani/|title=Corporate|accessdate=24 April 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150508063153/http://turkmenairlines.com/lang/en/o-kompani/|archivedate=8 May 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://rzjets.net/operators/operator.php?opid=90|title=Turkmenistan Airlines information (founded, fleet, etc.)|publisher=|accessdate=2 August 2017}}{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} In 1992, Turkmenistan Airlines became the first airline in the former Soviet Union to purchase a Boeing 737-300.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/ru/node/13699|title="ТУРКМЕНСКИЕ АВИАЛИНИИ" ПОЛУЧИЛИ ЕЩЕ ОДИН "БОИНГ"|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} In April 1993, Turkmenistan became a full member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The first flight on a cargo aircraft IL-76 was completed on 19 April 1993 from Ashgabat to Brest, Belarus.{{cite web|url=http://turkmenistan.gov.tm/?id=3927|title=Туркменистан: золотой век|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}}
From 2001, the airline phased out its Soviet-era fleet for a more modern fleet of Boeing 717s, which were extensively used for service on domestic routes until their retirement. Seven of the 717 series were purchased; the first was presented at the MAKS air show in 2001.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/ru/node/13149|title=ТУРКМЕНИЯ ОТПРАВИЛА НА МЕЖДУНАРОДНЫЙ АВИАСАЛОН "МАКС-2001" ТОЛЬКО ЧТО ПРИОБРЕТЕННЫЙ "БОИНГ-717"|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} On 29 April 2009 a Boeing 737-700 was demonstrated in Ashgabat and on 2 September Boeing announced that Turkmenistan Airlines had confirmed an order for three more such aircraft worth $192 million.{{cite web|url=http://boeing.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=43&item=824|title=Boeing|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} Autumn airline supplemented by three Boeing airliners. In May 2009, the airline opened the Lachyn ({{langx|tk|Laçyn}}) Hotel in Ashgabat for transit passengers. Designed for 200 guests, it is located on Bitarap Türkmenistan şaýoly, which connects the city center to the Ashgabat Airport.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/index.php?page_id=3&lang_id=ru&elem_id=14920&type=event|title=В Ашхабаде открыт отель для транзитных авиапассажиров|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}}{{cite web|url=http://turkmenairlines.com/en/about|title=About company|accessdate=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130916045346/http://www.turkmenairlines.com/en/about|archive-date=16 September 2013|url-status=dead}} On 1 July 2011, the airline began to operate an Electronic ticket system{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/articles/14855.html|title=Turkmenistan airlines to introduce e-tickets from July 1|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015|archive-date=17 August 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180817060025/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/articles/14855.html|url-status=dead}}{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenairlines.com/en/electronic-ticket|title=Electronic ticket|accessdate=2 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005203052/http://www.turkmenairlines.com/en/electronic-ticket|archive-date=5 October 2013|url-status=dead}} on all flights. Booking flights can be carried out in the standard way, but information about air travel began to be given out in the form of a passenger itinerary receipt.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/ru/articles/35691.html|title="Туркменские авиалинии" внедрят электронную систему продажи билетов|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}}
On 8 May 2013, a Boeing 737-800 was delivered.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/ru/articles/38581.html|title=Воздушный парк гражданской авиации Туркменистана пополнил новый пассажирский "Боинг-737-800"|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} On 3 June 2013 a fourth Boeing 737-800 arrived,{{cite web|url=http://turkmenistan.gov.tm/?id=4181|title=Туркменистан: золотой век|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} and on 18 December 2013 a fifth Boeing 737-800 arrived.{{cite web|url=http://turkmenistan.gov.tm/?id=5534|title=Туркменистан: золотой век|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}}
In 2012, the airline began printing the full-colour magazine Lachyn ("Falcon"). This was the first in-flight product in Turkmenistan. The magazine is also distributed in the halls for official delegations and VIP-zones of airports in Turkmenistan.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/_eng/?id=1487|title=Turkmenistan: golden age|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} In the same year, the airline carried 57,500 passengers to 15 international destinations and approx. 90,000 passengers on domestic routes per month (c. 1.77 million passengers per year).{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/articles/16824.html|title="Turkmenistan Airlines" launches specialized magazine for air travelers|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015|archive-date=13 April 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140413143633/http://www.turkmenistan.ru/en/articles/16824.html|url-status=dead}}
In January 2013 regular cargo flights to Brno commenced. In March 2013 a new ticket sales centre was opened at 61 Atatürk Street. This building houses 30 sales offices; 17 for domestic flights and 13 for international routes.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/ru/articles/38181.html|title=В Ашхабаде будет открыто современное агентство по продаже авиабилетов|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} In August 2013 a regular passenger flight to Lviv was started.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/ru/articles/38798.html|title="Туркменские авиалинии" открыли рейс в город Львов|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} In October of the same year, flights to Donetsk{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.gov.tm/?id=4873|title=Туркменистан: золотой век|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} and Riga commenced {{cite web|url=http://www.riga-airport.com/en/main/newsroom/news/new-airlines-open-flights-in-the-winter-season|title=New Airlines Open Flights in the Winter Season|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} followed in December by the first scheduled service to Western Europe - Paris.{{cite web|url=http://www.turkmenistan.ru/ru/articles/39094.html|title="Туркменские авиалинии" открывают регулярный рейс в Париж|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}} In March 2014, Turkmenistan Airlines announced that it was to commence long-haul flights using its newly acquired Boeing 777-200LRs.{{cite web|url=http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/26200-turkmenistan-airlines-to-go-longhaul-out-of-ashgabat-using-b777s|title=Turkmenistan Airlines to go longhaul out of Ashgabat using B777s|work=ch-aviation|accessdate=24 April 2015}} The aircraft were utilized on flights to Bangkok, Beijing, Birmingham, Delhi and Istanbul.{{cite web|url=http://turkmenairlines.com/lang/en/raspisanietimetabletimetable/?country=1&city=Select+city|title=Timetable|publisher=|accessdate=24 April 2015}}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
= Re-organization =
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In 2017, the air transport enterprise of the State National Service Türkmenhowaýollary was transformed into a joint-stock company Turkmenistan Airlines.{{Cite web|url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/9584|title=В Туркменистане будет создано акционерное общество по авиаперевозкам | Технологии|website=Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане|date=August 2023 }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.trend.az/casia/turkmenistan/2706403.html|title=Национальный авиаперевозчик Туркменистана будет преобразован в АО|date=7 January 2017|website=Trend.Az}}
In 2019, Turkmenistan Airlines officially opened ticket sales on its newly launched website.[https://turkmenportal.com/compositions/724 Как купить авиабилеты онлайн в Туркменистане?]
On 4 February 2019, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) suspended Turkmenistan Airlines' permission to fly in the EU.{{cite news |title=Banned airline leaves thousands stranded |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47115732 |website=BBC News |date=4 February 2019 |publisher=BBC News |accessdate=4 February 2019}} This forced the airline to terminate its routes to the United Kingdom, France and Germany. In December, Turkmenistan Airlines resumed regular passenger traffic to European Union countries after a 10-month break.{{Cite web|url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/23641/turkmenskie-avialinii-vozobnovili-polety-v-strany-evrosoyuza|title="Туркменские авиалинии" возобновили полёты в страны Евросоюза | Общество|website=Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане|date=August 2023 }}
In connection with the COVID-19 pandemic and for the safety of passengers, Turkmenistan Airlines suspended all international regular passenger flights in March 2020.{{cite web|title="Туркменские авиалинии" из-за COVID-19 продлили отмену международных рейсов до 31 января|url=https://tourism.interfax.ru/ru/news/articles/75860/|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Interfax-Tourism|date=29 December 2020 }}{{cite web|title=Turkmenistan Airlines продлила отмену международных рейсов до конца 2020 года|url=https://tourism.interfax.ru/ru/news/articles/74531/|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Interfax-Tourism|date=November 2020 }}{{cite web|last=turkmenportal|title=Авиакомпания "Туркменистан" решила пока не возобновлять международное авиасообщение {{!}} Общество|url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/35599/aviakompaniya-turkmenistan-reshila-poka-ne-vozobnovlyat-mezhdunarodnoe-aviasoobshchenie|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане|language=ru}}{{cite web|last=turkmenportal|title=Авиакомпания "Туркменистан" запустит временный промо-тариф по международным маршрутам {{!}} Туризм|url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/36000/aviakompaniya-turkmenistan-zapustit-vremennyi-promotarif-po-mezhdunarodnym-marshrutam|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане|language=ru}} In order to prevent the import and spread of coronavirus infection, all planes arriving in Turkmenistan from abroad are redirected to the Turkmenabat International Airport{{Cite web|url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/25818/aviareisy-izza-predelov-turkmenistana-vremenno-perenapravlyayutsya-v-turkmenabat|title=Авиарейсы из-за пределов Туркменистана временно перенаправляются в Туркменабат | Общество|website=Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане|date=August 2023 }} or Turkmenbashi International Airport.
Since March 2021, Turkmenistan Airlines switched to the new Piece Concept baggage system.{{cite web|last=Airlines|first=Turkmenistan|title=Täze PROMO nyrhy|url=https://turkmenistanairlines.tm//|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Turkmenistan Airlines}}{{cite web|last=turkmenportal|title=Авиакомпания "Туркменистан" перешла на новую систему провоза багажа Piece Concept {{!}} Туризм|url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/36002/aviakompaniya-turkmenistan-pereshla-na-novuyu-sistemu-provoza-bagazha-piece-concept|access-date=2022-01-11|website=Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане|language=ru}}
In May 2022, Turkmenistan Airlines announced the resumption of flights to Dubai, the popular UAE tourist destination as the travel industry starts recovering from the COVID-19 impact.{{Cite web|url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/47518/aviakompaniya-turkmenistan-chastichno-vozobnovit-polety-po-mezhdunarodnym-napravleniyam|title=Авиакомпания "Туркменистан" частично возобновит полёты по международным направлениям | Туризм|website=Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане|date=August 2023 }} In 2022, regular passenger flights to Istanbul, Kazan, Moscow, Dubai, Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi were resumed.{{Cite web|url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/56130/aviakompaniya-turkmenistan-vozobnovila-regulyarnye-aviareisy-v-stolicu-oae|title=Авиакомпания "Туркменистан" возобновила регулярные авиарейсы в столицу ОАЭ | Туризм|website=Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане|date=August 2023 }} Aircraft began to return to Ashgabat (during the pandemic, they were redirected to Turkmenabat and Turkmenbashi).{{Cite web|url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/55027/chast-mezhdunarodnyh-reisov-turkmenskih-avialinii-budut-perenapravlyat-v-ashhabad|title=Часть международных рейсов "Туркменских авиалиний" будут перенаправлять в Ашхабад | Туризм|website=Туркменистан, интернет портал о культурной, деловой и развлекательной жизни в Туркменистане|date=August 2023 }}
In February 2023, the airline launched a stopover service on domestic flights,{{cite web | url=https://salamnews.tm/ru/section/ykdysadyyet/ulag-kommunikasiya/aviakompaniya-turkmenistan-zapuskaet-na-vnutrennih-rejsah-novuyu-uslugu-stopover-bdee41 | title=SalamNews | date=9 February 2023 | last1=h. j | first1=Salam }}{{cite web | url=https://www.orient.tm/ru/post/46395/dva-puteshestviya-vmesto-odnogo-aviakompaniya-turkmenistan-zapuskaet-uslugu-stopover-na-vnutrennih-rejsah | title=Два путешествия вместо одного: авиакомпания "Туркменистан" запускает услугу stopover на внутренних рейсах | date=9 February 2023 }} which involves a flight with a long transfer, when the air carrier offers to spend transit time not at the airport, but in the city next to which the airport is located.
In spring 2023, the airline purchased for the first time two cargo aircraft of the Airbus A330-200P2F type.{{cite web | url=https://caa.gov.tm/item/318 | title=Türkmenhowaýollary }} It was the first of its type to be used in Central Asia. New cargo flights on airplanes Airbus A330-200P2F was opened to Incheon, Hanoi, Milan, Shenzhen and Xi'an.
The first of Turkmenistan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER aircraft (368-seat,{{cite web | url=https://caa.gov.tm/item/317 | title=Türkmenhowaýollary }} three-class configuration) entered service in December 2023, initially linking Ashgabat with Bangkok.{{cite web | url=https://caa.gov.tm/item/294 | title=Türkmenhowaýollary }} The Boeing 777-300ER have replaced the retired Boeing 757-200s. The Boeing 777-300ER are generally used on Turkmenistan Airlines Far East destinations, to London and Bangkok.
As of December 2023, Turkmenistan Airlines was maintaining services to Russia, Germany, UAE, China PR, Turkey, Thailand and England.[https://turkmenportal.com/blog/69296/stalo-izvestno-v-kakie-7-stran-budut-letat-samolety-turkmenskih-avialinii-zimoi Стало известно, в какие 7 стран будут летать самолеты «Туркменских авиалиний» зимой]
In January 2024, Turkmenistan Airlines confirmed Milan, Ho Chi Minh City, Jeddah and Kuala Lumpur as one of its new destinations for 2024.{{cite web | url=https://caa.gov.tm/item/310 | title=Türkmenhowaýollary }}
Starting December 2024, Turkmenistan Airlines offers free AdonisOne In-flight entertainment on international flights aboard their aircraft. Passengers can enjoy movies, audiobooks, music and magazines. Passengers can connect to the onboard Wi-Fi network using their devices in flight mode. The platform supports multiple languages and offers a wide variety of content to suit all tastes. [https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/90456/multimedijnaya-sistema-razvlechenij-dostupna-na-rejsah-turkmenistan-airlines Мультимедийная система развлечений доступна на рейсах «Turkmenistan Airlines»] However, passengers should be aware that content is heavily censored.
Destinations
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{{Main|List of Turkmenistan Airlines destinations}}
{{As of|2025|1}}, Turkmenistan Airlines operates flights to 5 domestic destinations from its hub at Ashgabat International Airport and {{cite web|url=http://turkmenairlines.com/lang/en/raspisanietimetabletimetable/?country=2&city=Select+city|title=Timetable|accessdate=24 April 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20150422145935/http://turkmenairlines.com/lang/en/raspisanietimetabletimetable/?country=2&city=Select+city|archivedate=22 April 2015}}{{cite web|url=https://www.flyturkmenistanairlines.eu/about-turkmenistan-airlines/route-map|title=Turkmenistan Airlines - Cheap flights to Asia - - Route map|website=www.flyturkmenistanairlines.eu|accessdate=21 November 2017}} 12 international destinations in 11 countries.[https://turkmenportal.com/blog/72101/turkmenskie-avialinii-na-nachalo-yanvarya-letayut-po-10-mezhdunarodnym-napravleniyam Туркменские авиалинии на начало января летают по 10 международным направлениям][https://turkmenportal.com/blog/69296/stalo-izvestno-v-kakie-7-stran-budut-letat-samolety-turkmenskih-avialinii-zimoi Стало известно, в какие 7 стран будут летать самолеты «Туркменских авиалиний» зимой]{{cite web | url=https://turkmenportal.com/blog/56130/aviakompaniya-turkmenistan-vozobnovila-regulyarnye-aviareisy-v-stolicu-oae | title=Авиакомпания "Туркменистан" возобновила регулярные авиарейсы в столицу ОАЭ | Туризм | date=August 2023 }} The airline also operates dedicated cargo flights.
=Interline agreements=
Turkmenistan Airlines has interline agreements with the following airlines:
- Belavia{{cite web | url=https://en.belavia.by/company/airlines_partners/ | title=Partner Airlines - BELAVIA - Belarusian Airlines }}
- Coyne Airways[https://coyneair.com/services-to-ashgabat-reinstated-interline-agreement-signed-with-turkmenistan-airlines/ Services to Ashgabat Reinstated, Interline Agreement Signed with Turkmenistan Airlines]
- Hahn Air Systems GmbH{{cite web | url=https://www.hahnair.com/en/carrier/t5-h1 | title=Turkmenistan Airlines | Hahn Air Lines }}
- S7 Airlines{{cite web | url=https://aviakassir.info/news/airlines/1190-soglashenie-interlajn-mezhdu-s7-airlines-i-turkmenskie-avialinii.html | title=Соглашение Интерлайн между S7 Airlines и Туркменские авиалинии - Авиакассир.ИНФО }}
Fleet
=Current fleet=
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{{As of|2025|2}}, the Turkmenistan Airlines commercial passenger fleet is all-Boeing. The full fleet (including also VIP and cargo) consists of the following aircraft:{{Cn|date=February 2025}}
=Historical fleet=
Since its inception in 1992, the Turkmenistan Airlines fleet has operated many types of aircraft. Turkmenistan Airlines historically has operated the following aircraft:{{Cn|date=January 2025}}
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|+ Turkmenistan Airlines retired fleet |
Aircraft
!Total !Introduced !Retired !Notes |
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Antonov An-24
|{{Unknown}} |1992 |{{Unknown}} | |
Antonov An-26
|{{Unknown}} |1992 | {{Unknown}} | |
Boeing 717-200
|7 |2001 |2018 |
Boeing 737-300
|3 |1994 |2015 | |
Boeing 757-200
|7 |1993 |2022 | |
Boeing 767-300ER
|1 |2004 |2012 | |
Tupolev Tu-154
|{{Unknown}} |1992 |{{Unknown}} | |
Yakovlev Yak-40
|{{Unknown}} |1992 |{{Unknown}} | |
Yakovlev Yak-42
|{{Unknown}} |1992 |{{Unknown}} | |
File:Ilyushin Il-76TD, Turkmenistan Airlines AN0148813.jpg|Turkmenistan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 aircraft at Sharjah International Airport
File:Boeing 717-22K, Turkmenistan Airlines AN0184241.jpg|Turkmenistan Airlines aircraft Boeing 717 at Ramenskoye Airport
File:Turkmenistan Boeing 737-300 Misko-1.jpg|Boeing 737-300 of Turkmenistan Airlines at Domodedovo International Airport
File:Turkmenistan Boeing 737-300 McKnight-1.jpg| Boeing 737-300 of Turkmenistan Airlines
File:EZ-A012 B757-22K Turkmenistan FRA 04OCT08 (6602563031).jpg|Boeing 757-200 of Turkmenistan Airlines
File:Boeing 737-800 (Turkmenistan Airlines) (2480407674).jpg|A Boeing 737-800 of Turkmenistan Airlines taking off at London Heathrow Airport
Corporate affairs
= Headquarters=
The headquarters of Turkmenistan Airlines are in Hero of Turkmenistan Atamyrat Nyýazow Avenue, 326 in Ashgabat.{{Cite web|url=https://caa.gov.tm/ru/site/a/contact|title=Контакт | Turkmenhowayollary.com|website=caa.gov.tm}}
= Branding =
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The Turkmenistan Airlines logo, an encircled stylized falcon in flight,[https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/21495/aviatsiya--na-peredovom-rubezhe-razvitiya Авиация - на передовом рубеже развития][https://www.turkmenistan.ru/ru/node/26626 В Ашхабаде открыт отель для транзитных авиапассажиров] was created in 1992 on a blue background.
In 2000s, Turkmenistan Airlines changed their livery. The encircled falcon was retained, and the background changed from blue to green. The aircraft's engines were painted green, new Turkmenistan Airlines logo on a green background was painted on the tail section. The main fuselage was painted in all white, and the brand name "Turkmenistan" was painted above the windows, also in green.
= Sponsorship =
The company has been the primary sponsor of the 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games in Ashgabat.[http://www.turkmenistan.ru/ru/articles/42746.html Исполнительный комитет Азиады-2017 объявил о партнерстве с «Туркменскими авиалиниями»]{{cite web | url=https://sng.today/ashkhabad/4463-turkmenskie-avialinii-uspeshno-spravilis-s-naplyvom-gostey-aziady-2017.html | title=Туркменские авиалинии успешно справились с наплывом гостей «Азиады-2017» » "СНГ СЕГОДНЯ" - последние новости стран СНГ читайте на SNG.TODAY }}
Services
= Cabin =
Turkmenistan Airlines operates a two-class configuration on its domestic and international routes: Business Class and Economy.
Premium Economy is offered on all Boeing 777-300ERs. Turkmenistan Airlines introduced a premium economy class in December 2023.[https://turkmenistanairlines.tm/ru/news/show/novy-boenig-777-300ER В ТУРКМЕНИСТАН ДОСТАВЛЕН НОВЫЙ ПАССАЖИРСКИЙ САМОЛЕТ «БОИНГ-777-300ER»][https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/78182/grazhdanskaya-aviaciya-turkmenistana-popolnilas-ocherednym-novym-boingom Гражданская авиация Туркменистана пополнилась очередным новым «Боингом»] The seat pitch is 38 inches – six inches more than Economy Class – and the seat itself is wider and have a bigger recline. It has a large meal table, cocktail table, footrest, a 10.6-inch personal television, an in-seat power outlet, a multi-port connector for personal devices, and extra personal storage space. The Premium Economy Class seat offers a higher level of comfort with more living space in a separate cabin before the Economy Class zone.
= Catering =
Food and beverages are complimentary on all flights.[https://avia-charter.com/turkmenistan-airlines/ Питание на борту авиакомпании Turkmenistan Airlines]
= In-flight magazine =
Turkmenistan Airlines in-flight magazine, {{lang|tk|Lachyn}} (Falcon), is provided to all passengers on all international and domestic flights. Lachyn was introduced in October 2012[https://turkmenistan.gov.tm/ru/post/18705/letopis--2012:-transport-i-svyaz Летопись - 2012: транспорт и связь] and is printed and published once a quarter. The magazine is published in Turkmen, Russian and English.[https://turkmeninform.com/ru/news/20121030/06651.html "Туркменховаёллары" начала выпускать собственный журнал]
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External links
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- [https://turkmenistanairlines.ru/ Office in Russian Federation]
- [https://permit2fly.com/region/asia/turkmenistan-overflight-permits.html Flight Information Region In Turkmenistan]
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