Turkish Airlines cancels all domestic flights until 5 pm due to heavy snowfall

ISTANBUL

Turkish Airlines has announced the cancelation of all domestic flights scheduled until 5 p.m. on Jan. 8 due to heavy snowfall in Turkey. 

Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport remains crowded due to a backlog caused by canceled flights.

Some 471 flights to destinations abroad have also been canceled.

Turkey has been hit by heavy snowfall and storms for a third day in a row, affecting transportation.