Turkish Airlines Air Cargo Tracking
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Turkish Airlines
IATA: TKTurkish Cargo, air freight arm of Turkish Airlines and a top-three global cargo carrier, operating from its Istanbul Airport hub.
Turkish Cargo is the air freight brand of Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, which was founded in 1933 and carries the IATA code TK and ICAO code THY. Turkish Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance, which it joined in 2008, and it is majority influenced by the Turkish state through the Turkey Wealth Fund, which holds roughly 49 percent of its shares, with the remainder publicly traded. Turkish Cargo has grown into one of the fastest-expanding cargo operations in the industry, combining dedicated freighter services with lower-deck belly capacity across the airline's large passenger network.
Turkish Airlines at a glance
- Cargo division
- Turkish Cargo
- Headquarters
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Founded
- 1933
- IATA / ICAO code
- TK / THY
- Cargo fleet
- Around 21 dedicated freighters as of 2024 to 2025, comprising roughly 11 Boeing 777Fs and 10 Airbus A330-200Fs, with additional 777Fs and Airbus A350F freighters on order. Freighter capacity is supplemented by extensive lower-deck belly space across a passenger fleet of 500-plus aircraft, including Boeing 777s, 787s, Airbus A350s, A330s, A321s and A320s.
- Cargo hubs
- Istanbul (IST)
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- Main cargo routes
- Europe-Asia, Europe-Africa, Transatlantic, Middle East
- Official website
- www.turkishcargo.com
About Turkish Airlines
Turkish Cargo is the air freight brand of Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, which was founded in 1933 and carries the IATA code TK and ICAO code THY. Turkish Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance, which it joined in 2008, and it is majority influenced by the Turkish state through the Turkey Wealth Fund, which holds roughly 49 percent of its shares, with the remainder publicly traded. Turkish Cargo has grown into one of the fastest-expanding cargo operations in the industry, combining dedicated freighter services with lower-deck belly capacity across the airline's large passenger network.
In 2024 Turkish Cargo ranked as the third-largest air cargo carrier in the world by freight tonne-kilometres, trailing only Qatar Airways Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo, with a global market share of roughly 5 to 6 percent. Its main operating base is the SMARTIST cargo terminal at Istanbul Airport (IST), a highly automated facility opened in 2022 with an initial annual handling capacity of around 2.2 million tonnes. Turkish Cargo leverages Istanbul's geographic position between Europe, Asia and Africa to move freight across three continents, reaching hundreds of destinations in more than 130 countries.
The dedicated freighter fleet numbers around 21 aircraft, built mainly around the Boeing 777F, of which about 11 are in service, and the Airbus A330-200F, of which roughly 10 operate. Turkish Cargo has placed orders for additional Boeing 777 freighters and for Airbus A350F freighters as part of a plan to grow the fleet significantly over the coming years. Beyond dedicated freighters, a large share of volume moves in the bellies of the passenger fleet, which exceeds 500 aircraft including Boeing 777s, 787s and Airbus A350s, giving Turkish Cargo broad reach on long-haul lanes.
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Turkish Airlines air cargo tracking FAQ
What is Turkish Airlines' cargo division and where is it based?
The cargo division is branded Turkish Cargo, based at the SMARTIST terminal at Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the air freight arm of Turkish Airlines, which was founded in 1933 and carries the IATA code TK and ICAO code THY.
What freighter aircraft does Turkish Cargo operate?
Turkish Cargo operates around 21 dedicated freighters as of 2024 to 2025, made up mainly of roughly 11 Boeing 777Fs and 10 Airbus A330-200Fs, with further Boeing 777F and Airbus A350F freighters on order. It also uses belly capacity across a passenger fleet of more than 500 aircraft.
How large is Turkish Cargo in the global air freight market?
In 2024 Turkish Cargo ranked as the third-largest air cargo carrier in the world by freight tonne-kilometres, behind Qatar Airways Cargo and Emirates SkyCargo, using Istanbul's position to link Europe, Asia and Africa.
How do I track a Turkish Airlines shipment?
Enter your Turkish Airlines Air Waybill (AWB) or Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number into Panvaya's tracker. You'll get the live flight route, milestone events, and a predictive ETA in real time, with no Turkish Airlines account or login needed for a quick lookup.
What is Turkish Airlines's IATA code?
Turkish Airlines's IATA code is TK. It identifies Turkish Airlines on bills of lading and shipping documents. On Panvaya you don't need to enter it. Just paste your AWB or MAWB number and we detect the carrier automatically.
Can I track Turkish Airlines air cargo by AWB number?
Yes. Panvaya tracks Turkish Airlines air cargo by Air Waybill (AWB) and Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number, returning live status, flight legs, and a predictive ETA.
Is Turkish Airlines air cargo tracking free on Panvaya?
Yes, you can track Turkish Airlines shipments for free, with no login for a quick lookup. Sign in to unlock the full journey: detailed milestones, predictive ETAs, transhipment legs, and exception alerts.
Why isn't my Turkish Airlines air cargo updating?
Turkish Airlines tracking reflects what the carrier and flight feeds have reported, so there is often a lag between a real-world move and the update. Panvaya refreshes on a regular cycle; a shipment that looks stuck usually just means the next milestone (such as uplift or arrival) hasn't been filed yet.
How accurate is the ETA for Turkish Airlines shipments?
Panvaya combines Turkish Airlines's schedule with live flight position and historical performance to predict arrival, and refines the ETA as the journey progresses and conditions change. It is a continuously updated estimate, not a guarantee.