Icelandair Cargo enters Turkey with ECS Group’s Globe Air Cargo

Icelandair Cargo will begin operations in Turkey from September 5, 2025, through a partnership with Globe Air Cargo Turkiye, a subsidiary of ECS Group. The alliance combines Globe Air Cargo Turkiye’s knowledge of the local market with ECS Group’s global network and digital capabilities.

Four weekly flights between Istanbul and Keflavik will be operated with a Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, creating new air freight opportunities for Turkish exporters and importers in sectors such as textiles, automotive parts, and machinery.

“This is a major milestone for us as we expand into the Turkish market for the first time. The expertise of Globe Air Cargo Turkiye, combined with ECS Group’s digital resources, ensures our customers will experience world-class service and efficiency from the very beginning,” said Einar Már Guðmundsson, Managing Director at Icelandair Cargo.

Jean Ceccaldi, CEO of ECS Group, said, “This partnership is a perfect expression of our vision: connecting the global ambitions of our airline partners to strong local expertise. The Globe Air Cargo Turkiye teams have a deep understanding of the Turkish market, and it’s their daily commitment—combined with the resources and digital innovation of ECS Group—that will enable Icelandair Cargo to quickly establish itself as a key player along this new corridor.”

The new flights will link Turkey to Iceland and expand connections to transatlantic markets in the US and Europe. The collaboration aims to strengthen cargo flows between Turkey and global markets by leveraging local expertise and international reach.