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TravelerPulse profile
Turkey's leading low-cost carrier connecting Europe and beyond.
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Istanbul, Turkey
Pegasus Airlines is a Turkish low-cost carrier headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded in 1990 and relaunched under new ownership in 2005, the airline has grown to become one of Turkey's largest carriers, offering affordable flights across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa.
The airline operates primarily from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport on Istanbul's Asian side, distinguishing itself from rival Turkish Airlines which operates mainly from Istanbul Airport. Pegasus has embraced a digitally focused business model, encouraging online bookings and mobile app usage among its passengers.
Pegasus Airlines went public on the Borsa Istanbul stock exchange in 2013, increasing its visibility and financial transparency. The carrier continues to expand its route network and modernize its fleet, positioning itself as a key player in the competitive European and Middle Eastern low-cost aviation market.
Hubs & network
Pegasus Airlines operates primarily from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) in Istanbul, with secondary bases at Ankara Esenboğa and Izmir Adnan Menderes airports.
Fleet
Pegasus Airlines operates an all-Airbus narrowbody fleet consisting primarily of Airbus A320 and A321 family aircraft, including the fuel-efficient A320neo and A321neo variants.
Notable facts
- ›Pegasus was originally founded in 1990 as a charter airline and was relaunched as a low-cost carrier in 2005 after acquisition by the Esas Holding group.
- ›The airline went public on the Borsa Istanbul stock exchange in April 2013.
- ›Pegasus operates one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient fleets in the region, with a focus on Airbus neo-generation aircraft.
- ›The carrier serves over 100 destinations across more than 40 countries.
- ›Pegasus has consistently ranked among the top low-cost carriers in Europe for passenger growth and network expansion.
This profile is provided for general information only. Contact details may be inaccurate or outdated — always verify with the airline's official website before acting on them.
Primary hubs
Route network map (236 legs)








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Route network
ADA → ECN738
ADA → TZX738
ADB → AMS738
ADB → BRU738
ADB → BSL738
ADB → ECN738
ADB → ESB738
ADB → GZT738
ADB → IST738
ADB → SAW738 320
ADB → VAS738
AER → TZX738
AMS → KYA738
ARN → SAW738 320
AYT → BLL738
AYT → ECN738
BCN → SAW738
BJV → ESB738
BLQ → SAW320 738
BSL → ADB738
BSL → SAW320 738
CRL → SAW738 320
DLM → SAW738 320
EBL → ESB738
EDO → SAW738 320
ESB → BJV738
ESB → EBL738
ESB → STR738
FRU → SAW738
GZP → SAW738
HTY → SAW320 738
KWI → SAW738
KYA → SAW738 320
MQM → SAW738
MUC → SAW738 320
ADA → ADB738
ADB → ATH738
ADB → AYT738
ADB → DIY738
ADB → MQM738
ADB → STR738
ADB → TZX738
ATH → ADB738
AYT → BRU738
AYT → SAW738 320
AYT → VIE738
BEG → SAW738
BGY → SAW738
BJV → BRU738
BJV → SAW738 320
BRU → BJV738
CGN → SAW738
CPH → AYT738
DIY → ADB738
DNZ → SAW738 320
DXB → SAW738
EBU → SAW738 320
ESB → CGN738
ESB → SAW738 320
ESB → VIE738
FRA → SAW738
HTY → ECN738
IST → ADB738
MLX → SAW738 320
ADA → AYT738
ADA → VAN738
ADB → ADA738
ADB → EZS738
ADB → GNY738
AMS → ASR738
ASR → ADB738
ASR → DUS738
AYT → AMS738
AYT → GVA738
AYT → TZX738
BLL → AYT738
BRU → AYT738
CPH → SAW738 320
DIY → SAW738 320
DME → SAW738 320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
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