Turkish Cyprus- Azerbaijan direct flights to begin soon
Direct charter flights between Turkish Cyprus and Azerbaijan are expected to begin soon, as preparatory work has made significant progress, Turkish Cypriot Prime Minister Ünal Üstel said on June 13.
“I believe that with the cooperation agreements we will sign, we will all soon witness the launch of regular charter flights between Azerbaijan and Turkish Cyprus a very short time,” said Üstel during event held in the Azerbaijani capital Baku aimed at promoting Turkish Cypriot culture.
He said the planned air link would go beyond transportation, describing it as “a new gateway for tourism, a new corridor for trade, a new opportunity for education and a new bridge that will further strengthen our brotherhood.”
Direct international air connections to Turkish Cyprus remain politically sensitive, as the country is recognized only by Türkiye. Greek Cyprus claims that flights to the north of the island operate outside international aviation frameworks and are therefore considered illegal under international aviation rules.
