Turkey's leading low cost carrier Pegasus Airlines launches direct flights between Istanbul and Bilbao this month. From the 1 December, Pegasus now operates a return service four times a week. Flights from Istanbul will depart at 09:20 on Mondays, and at 10:15 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. ...

Kam Air has announced a significant expansion of its international network with the launch of direct flights between Kabul International Airport and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. This new service, effective September 4, 2025, will provide passengers with enhanced connectivity to...

AJet has announced the launch of a new service between Ankara, Turkey, and Tbilisi, Georgia. Flights will operate four days per week from 1 October 2025. Services will depart Ankara on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Meanwhile flights from Tbilisi will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays...

Turkish Airlines has resumed its flights to Aleppo, which were suspended in April 2012. Following the launch of flights to Damascus in January 2025, with the addition of Aleppo flights, the number of destinations that Turkish Airlines serves in Syria has increased to two. Turkish Airlines will...

In the annual survey conducted by Travel + Leisure, a travel and lifestyle publication, iGA Istanbul Airport outshone all competitors to once again earn the title of the World’s Best Airport, as voted by the magazine’s readers.  Known for its commitment to continuous improvement and a custome...

Turkey plans to introduce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) mandates in a bid to reduce aviation emissions by 5% by 2030. According to Reuters, the mandate is aimed at complying with ICAO's emission reduction scheme that will become mandatory in 2027. Under the new rules, airlines will be oblige...

Pegasus Airlines has carried over 100,000 passengers through Birmingham since it began operations at the airport in December 2023. The Turkish low-cost carrier operates a daily service from Birmingham to Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and has operated over 500 flights from ...

İGA Istanbul Airport is set to welcome its first airline from the Americas: Canada's Air Transat. Named the World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards and recognised as the second-largest airline in Canada, Air Transat will launch non-stop flights between Toronto and ...

Çelebi Aviation has issued a statement following the news that Indian authorities have revoked the company's ground handling license. Here it is in full:  As Çelebi Aviation, transparency, adherence to ethical principles, and full compliance with legal regulations have always been at the core ...

India has revoked Çelebi Aviation Holding's ground handling license over national security concerns. Sunil Yadav, joint director of operations at India's Bureau of Civil Aviation Security, issued the order on Thursday with immediate effect. According to local media, the order reads: "The secu...

İGA Istanbul Airport has become the first airport in Europe to successfully implement the triple runway operations system. Strengthening Turkey's position in global aviation as a key intercontinental hub, iGA Istanbul Airport ushered in a new era in aviation history with the launch of Eu...

Çelebi Aviation will make a multi-million-euro investment in electric GSE in a move to demonstrate the company is "committed to sustainability". The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is loaning Çelebi €18mn to finance the purchase of electric GSE across 10 airports in Tu...

Turkish Airlines subsidiary AJet is set to launch a daily service between Stockholm and Istanbul from 2 June 2025. Stockholm Arlanda Airport said the new route will enhance connectivity between Sweden and the Turkish capital. "I am very happy to welcome AJet to Stockholm Arlanda Airport," said...

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have expanded their Summer 25 programmes to Greece and Turkey, by introducing additional flights and holidays to sunshine favourites from three UK bases. In response to strong demand from customers looking to enjoy a much-needed holiday, the UK’s largest tour operator ...

Figures across the aviation industry renewed calls for increased collaboration in Turkey last week as stakeholders came together at Aviation Connect 2024. Leaders emphasised that collaboration is vital now more than ever as operators look to streamline their operations by enhancing safety and eff...