Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a codeshare agreement with South African Airways, the national flag carrier of South Africa.
The agreement, which will take effect on March 1, 2026, was signed in Geneva by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board/Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat and South African Airways CEO, Prof. John Lamola, with the participation of senior executives from both companies.
Under this new agreement, Turkish Airlines will place its TK flight code on South African Airways flights operating across its key African gateways including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Windhoek, Harare, Victoria Falls and Mauritius. On its part, South African Airways will place its SA flight code on selected Turkish Airlines operated flights between İstanbul and Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Frankfurt, Paris and London.
Commenting on the agreement, Bolat stated: “Our codeshare agreement with South African Airways is a meaningful step in further strengthening our presence in the African market and deepening the cooperation between Türkiye and South Africa. As the largest non-African airline operating in Africa, we attach great importance to sustainable partnerships that enhance connectivity and cultivate long-term value for our guests.”
Turkish Airlines, SAA sign codeshare agreement – The Nation Newspaper
