ISTANBUL

Turkish Airlines has opened a new direct route between Istanbul and Atlanta, in the U.S., on Monday, the company has announced.

According to a statement issued Monday by the Turkish national carrier, the first Turkish Airlines aircraft flying to Atlanta departed Monday from Istanbul.

Direct flights from Istanbul to Atlanta will occur daily, the statement said.

Atlanta is the 15th destination on the American continent served by Turkish Airlines.

Turkish Airlines offers flights to over 250 international destinations in over 100 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas.