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The new Istanbul-Caracas-Lima route will operate from 2027, connecting the country with more than 300 destinations and projecting more than 100 thousand passengers annually to boost tourism, trade and investments.The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announces the official entry of Turkish Airlines into the national market starting in 2027. The airline will operate the Istanbul-Caracas-Lima route with the aim of expanding the countrys international connectivity and generating new opportunities for tourism, trade, investments and cargo transportation.
To make this milestone possible, the General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) of the MTC carried out intense technical and diplomatic work that managed to unblock the project, which remained paralyzed for more than two years for reasons beyond the control of the country. Thanks to this permanent coordination with the Peruvian Foreign Ministry and the authorities of Venezuela and Turkey, on June 23, 2026, the company was granted authorization and fifth freedom rights to operate the Caracas - Lima section.
This result constitutes one of the main achievements of the Open Skies policy promoted by the sector. Through this vision, the new Jorge Chavez International Airport is consolidated as an important connection center in South America, allowing Peru to connect, via the hub in Istanbul, with more than 300 destinations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
As next steps, the Turkish Airlines and DGAC teams are already coordinating the authorization and facilitation processes through technical meetings, which will continue in the following weeks. These work sessions will allow defining the implementation schedule of the operation and completing all the necessary regulatory and operational procedures to guarantee the start of flights to Peru in 2027 in a safe and efficient manner.
The MTC maintains its work focused on strengthening the countrys integration with the world. By promoting more air routes, intersectoral articulation and fostering strategic alliances, the sector demonstrates its management capacity to enhance national economic development and provide better air transportation options for the benefit of all Peruvians.
