KT&G launches ESSE cigarettes at Istanbul Airport duty-free shops

• KT&G expanded duty-free distribution in Türkiye, launching ESSE at Istanbul Airport duty-free stores on Aug. 9, 2026.
• Move targets one of the world’s largest duty-free markets; Istanbul Airport handled about 84 million visitors last year.
• ESSE generated about USD 770 million in global sales last year; brand is sold in more than 90 countries.
• Follows a June entry into Türkiye’s duty-free channel via Antalya Airport, extending reach with international travelers.

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