By Muhammed Ali Gurtas</p> <p>ANKARA (AA) – Turkey's national flag carrier started flights to Sharjah, among top tourism centers of United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkish Airlines announced on Thursday.</p> <p>"As Turkish Airlines’ third flight destination in the UAE after Abu Dhabi and Dubai, flights to Sharjah will be conducted on the Istanbul-Sharjah-Istanbul route," the airline said in a statement. </p> <p>The company noted that "modern but old, crowded but peaceful" Sharjah — selected as the Cultural Capital of Arab World in 1998 — attracts the visitors with its rich history, culture and economy.</p> <p>"Flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines consistently continues to enhance its flight network.</p> <p>"Sharjah became the 307th destination that was added to the extensive flight network of the global brand," it said.</p> <p>Turkish Airlines, founded in 1933, flies to more than 120 countries with its fleet of 335 aircraft, including passenger and cargo planes. </p> <p>In 2018, the company carried 75.2 million passengers with a seat occupancy rate of 82 percent, and this year aims to reach 80 million passengers on domestic and international routes.
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