Air China has launched its flights to and from Istanbul, boosting ties and connectivity between Türkiye and China.

Chinese state media reported that during the ceremony in Istanbul Airport, Selahattin Bilgen, acting CEO of Istanbul Airport, said Istanbul-Beijing reciprocal flights would further strengthen the commercial, tourist, and cultural relations between the two countries.

Bilgen said that the cooperation between Air China and Istanbul Airport is a positive sign for boosting regional and global air transport and international connectivity.

Xinhua said the number of Chinese airlines served at Istanbul Airport has reached four with Air China, according to Bilgen.