Turkish Airlines NDC Application Process & Why You Should Choose AirviaTech as Your Aggregator

Introduction

Integrating with Turkish Airlines (THY) using NDC is one of the most effective ways for travel agencies and OTAs to access richer content, more competitive fares, and modern airline retailing capabilities. However, a direct NDC integration involves application, certification, technical testing, XML/NDC expertise, and continuous maintenance – which makes it complex, time-consuming, and costly.

This is exactly where AirviaTech, Turkey’s first and only IATA-certified NDC Aggregator, comes into play. AirviaTech enables agencies to access THY content quickly, safely, and with minimal technical effort.

In this article, we will briefly explain:

• How the official Turkish Airlines NDC application process works
• Why choosing AirviaTech as your aggregator is a smarter and more efficient path

1. How the Turkish Airlines NDC Application Process Works

1.1 Submitting the Official NDC Application Form

To start, Turkish Airlines requires an NDC access application. In this form, you are usually asked to provide:

• Company legal details
• IATA or Non-IATA agency status
• Expected transaction volume
• Intended use (B2B, OTA, corporate travel, etc.)
• Integration type (direct integration vs. aggregator usage)

Depending on THY’s internal workload and your profile, the evaluation may take several days to a few weeks.

1.2 Receiving Sandbox Access & Documentation

Once your application is approved, Turkish Airlines provides you with:

• Sandbox (test environment) credentials
• API documentation and technical references
• Guidelines and sample flows for NDC integration

From this point on, your own development team is expected to build and maintain a full NDC-compliant integration.

1.3 The Challenges of Direct NDC Integration

At this stage, many agencies realize that the process is more complex than it appeared initially. A full NDC integration requires:

• Expertise in XML / NDC Current schemas
• Execution of mandatory test scenarios
• Robust error and exception handling
• System stability, version tracking, and maintenance
• An experienced development team and dedicated time

As a result, direct integration can easily become a long, expensive, and risky project for many organizations.

2. Why Choose AirviaTech as Your NDC Aggregator?

2.1 Fast Access to THY NDC Content – Without Certification

AirviaTech has already completed the necessary NDC certifications with multiple airlines, including Turkish Airlines, and is officially recognized by IATA as an NDC Aggregator.

This means your agency does not need to:

• Go through Turkish Airlines’ lengthy technical certification process
• Run and document all required XML/NDC tests
• Wait for direct integration approval and production enablement

You simply connect to AirviaTech’s API once – and access THY NDC content through the same infrastructure.

2.2 One API, Multiple Airlines

AirviaTech is not limited to Turkish Airlines. It consolidates a wide range of NDC, GDS, and XML sources under one roof. This allows you to:

• Work with multiple airlines via a single integration
• View and compare content from different sources in a unified API response
• Significantly reduce your operational and maintenance costs

2.3 Technical Complexity Handled by AirviaTech

In a direct integration model, every version update, documentation change, and error scenario translates into extra work for your internal development team.

When you work with AirviaTech:

• API stability
• Schema and version upgrades
• Error and exception handling
• Ticketing logic and business rules
• Performance optimization

are all managed by AirviaTech. Your systems simply consume clean, consistent, and ready-to-sell airline data.

2.4 Faster Time-to-Market

While a direct Turkish Airlines integration can take weeks or even months, an integration via AirviaTech can typically be completed in a much shorter timeframe.

This gives you a clear advantage in terms of speed, agility, and competitiveness in the market.

2.5 Dedicated Support & Operational Experience

AirviaTech works with leading agencies and OTAs both in Turkey and internationally, bringing strong hands-on experience from real-world airline distribution.

As a result, your teams receive active support during:

• The initial integration phase
• Go-live and production rollout
• Daily operations and potential issue resolution

Conclusion

Applying for Turkish Airlines NDC is an important and valuable step. However, for many organizations, managing a full, direct NDC integration can become a significant burden in terms of time, cost, and operational risk.

Partnering with AirviaTech, an officially IATA-certified NDC Aggregator, removes most of that complexity and enables you to start selling THY flights in a much faster, easier, and more sustainable way.

In short: while you apply for THY NDC access, choosing AirviaTech as your integration partner is the smartest and most scalable route.