NDC (New Distribution Capability) is a data transfer standard based on XML programming language developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in accordance with modern technology. The NDC standard improves communication capacity between airlines and travel agencies. NDC will transform the way "air products" are sold by addressing the current distribution limitations of the travel industry.

TKCONNECT is a sales ecosystem that provides access to many functions, including the booking and management of Turkish Airlines flights, through the Application Program Interface (API) and User Interface (UI) developed using IATA's NDC standard.

We want to make it easier for travel agencies to do business with us. Turkish Airlines works with travel agencies to deliver customized content and functionality that benefits our joint corporate customers. We believe this will create future revenue benefits for both parties.

Turkish Airlines has the “IATA Airline Retailing Maturity Index” (ARM) certificate.

The creation of different product suggestions by the airline according to passenger needs and search queries and their presentation to the customer at the time of purchase is called an “offer”. After the offer is accepted, the payment for the products requested in the offer is called an “order”.

Agencies and distribution intermediaries (such as technology providers, aggregators, TMCs, OTAs, consolidators and other third-party vendors) may connect directly with TKCONNECT.

You can connect to TKCONNECT via API, GUI and aggregators. For detailed information, please visit the “TKCONNECT Connection Types and Functions” page.

Although the integration process depends on the technology capabilities of the business partners, it is anticipated that the integration will not take long since there are standard message schemes in NDC.

After the agency application process, relevant training and documentation will be provided to them by Turkish Airlines.

Turkish Airlines does not charge any fees to its business partners for the services it provides through TKCONNECT.

You can apply here to start the process.

Yes, our business partners are required to sign the "TKCONNECT Agreement".

Using TKCONNECT, tickets can be issued for both simple and complex travel plans (one way, round trip, openjaw etc.).

Tickets are provided with standard agency reports through the IATA Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) and Airline Reporting Corporation (ARC).

TKCONNECT supports local currencies as well as US Dollar and Euro.

Post-booking transactions are supported. (Exchange, reissue, refund, void.)

There is no award ticket issuing function.

Yes, SSR can be added/removed.

Yes, the commission is supported.

Group ticketing is not supported.

Additional services such as seat selection, extra baggage, adding infant passenger, sports equipment (SPEQ), PETC-AVIH are available.