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The map
TK still sells a lot of Africa, Central Asia, and secondary European cities as one-stops via IST. That is the reason to quote them. It is also the reason a “cheap New York–Lagos” ticket might involve a long Istanbul night. Give a maximum layover.
IST versus SAW
If a fare uses SAW, the quote will say SAW. A taxi between the two airports is not a connection. We do not build that as a protected itinerary.
Star connections
United, Lufthansa, Singapore and others appear around TK tickets. IST is a large campus; legal connection times can feel optimistic with a stroller. Say if you need extra time.
Miles&Smiles
Send the number before issue. Lounge access and extra bags follow status and fare, not the fact that someone on YouTube filmed a TK catering truck.
The map is the product
Turkish still sells a lot of Africa, Central Asia, and secondary European cities as one-stops via Istanbul. That is the reason to quote them. It is also the reason a “cheap New York–Lagos” ticket might involve a long Istanbul night. Give a maximum layover. IST is a large campus; legal connection times can feel optimistic with a stroller. Say if you need extra time.
If a fare uses Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), the quote will say SAW. A taxi between the two airports is not a connection. We do not build that as a protected itinerary. Star partners — United, Lufthansa, Singapore and others — appear around TK tickets. The operating crew will be theirs. We name the operator so you know who you are flying.
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