RwandAir Extends Reach with New Codeshare Deal with Turkish Airlines

RwandAir's passengers are set to fly further as the East African airline has signed a major new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines as it continues to expand its global reach.

The new codeshare partnership will offer the African airline’s customers greater travel choices and seamless connection opportunities in both Kigali and Istanbul.

Under the new codeshare agreement, RwandAir's customers can enjoy easy access to Turkish Airlines’ extensive network of over 300 global destinations, giving Africa even greater global connectivity.

Passengers travelling with Turkish Airlines can also benefit from this codeshare agreement, with customers arriving in Kigali now being able to enjoy smooth onward connection across RwandAir’s African network.

Yvonne Makolo CEO of RwandAir, said: “We are incredibly excited to have signed this new codeshare agreement with one of the world’s largest and leading carriers, Turkish Airlines.

“This landmark move will not only allow our customers to access the 124 countries served by Turkish Airlines but will improve connections for inbound travellers to Africa via our extensive continental network.

“RwandAir is always exploring new commercial opportunities to expand its reach into markets which can deliver financial return and benefit our growing customer base.”

Currently, Turkish Airlines offers daily flights between RwandAir’s Kigali base and the carrier’s home hub in Istanbul.

The new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines follows RwandAir's recently launched codeshares with other leading airlines such as Qatar Airways.

From its hub at the heart of Africa at Kigali International Airport, RwandAir is renowned for its excellent on-time performance, customer service, and safety.

With a young and modern fleet, the airline currently operates scheduled flights to 24 regional and international destinations, including Lagos, Abuja, Accra, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Dubai, London, Brussels, Mumbai, and Guangzhou.