A new gateway to the east has opened with the inaugural flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul.
A new gateway to the east has opened with the inaugural flight from Edinburgh to Istanbul.
The Turkish Airlines flight has been described as "historic" and is said to have the potential to promote greater global connectivity and encourage more airlines to leave from Edinburgh airport.
The Turkish city spans two continents and is often described as "the gateway to the east".
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