Turkish Airlines has officially claimed the Guinness World Record for the airline that flies to most countries, solidifying its position as a global aviation leader. The prestigious record was certified at Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport following the Turkish flag carrier’s inaugural flight to Chile. This new route brings the airline’s extensive network to 131 countries, including 120 active routes in the past year, as verified by Guinness World Records.

Founded in 1933 with a modest fleet, Turkish Airlines now operates 491 aircraft to 352 destinations.