# Turkish Airlines financial performance 2026

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-airlines-financial-performance-2026
> Updated: 2026-08-06T18:46:30.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2.

In early August 2026 Turkish Airlines reported a strong rise in revenue, up 20.8% year‑on‑year to $13.1 billion, driven by higher passenger and cargo sales. At the same time, net income fell sharply, dropping 34.6% to $423 million as fuel expenses surged more than 55%.

A day later the carrier confirmed a second‑quarter profit of $197 million on $7.2 billion revenue, despite the fuel cost pressure. It expanded its fleet by 14% to 552 aircraft, saw cargo revenue jump 58% to nearly $1.3 billion, and posted EBITDA above $900 million. Turkish Airlines also announced a schedule adjustment on its Istanbul‑Osaka long‑haul service starting September 2026, aimed at optimizing capacity and yields amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-06: Turkish Airlines expands fleet to 552 aircraft and revises Osaka route from September 2026

Turkish Airlines posted Q2 2026 net profit of $197 million, grew its fleet to 552 aircraft, saw cargo revenue rise 58%, and will change the aircraft used on its Istanbul‑Osaka route from September 2026.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-airlines-expands-fleet-to-552-aircraft-and-revises-osaka-route-from-september-2026

### 2026-08-05: Turkish Airlines posts revenue surge but profit plunges as fuel costs soar

Turkish Airlines' 2026 revenue rose 20% to $13.1 bn, but profit fell sharply as fuel costs jumped 55%, with Q2 net profit down 71% to $197 m.

13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-airlines-posts-189-billionlira-profit-despite-soaring-fuel-costs

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