OREANDA-NEWS. April 30, 2013. Ukraine International Airlines launched direct scheduled service between Kiev and Istanbul. The red carpet welcome of the first UIA flight took place at Ataturk International airport. The vent was attended by the representatives of Ukraine International Airlines, the Consulate General of Ukraine in Istanbul, the Turkish aviation authorities, the front office of TAV – Ataturk International airport`s managing company, Havas ground handling provider representatives, as well as Turkish Airlines` representatives and other guests.

New direct scheduled flights en route Kiev (Boryspil International airport) – Istanbul (Ataturk International airport – Kiev (Boryspil International airport) will be operated twice daily.

Round trip ticket price starts from UAH 2664 (all taxes and surcharges included).

“Launching direct scheduled service between the capital of Ukraine and Istanbul, we aim at meeting the growing demand of Ukrainian travelers for Turkish destinations, – noted Evgeniya Satska, UIA Corporate Press Secretary . – We are very pleased to provide our passengers with an opportunity to visit Istanbul – cultural and geopolitical center of the Middle East, to discover Eastern culture, to relax on the shores of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, and to get unforgettable impressions of this majestic city”.