Affordable flights connecting Turkey and Europe.
Founded
1990
Headquarters
Istanbul, Turkey
Pegasus Airlines is a Turkish low-cost carrier founded in 1990 and relaunched under new ownership in 2005. Headquartered in Istanbul, it has grown to become one of Turkey's largest airlines, offering scheduled flights across Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa.
The airline operates primarily from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, serving as its main hub. Pegasus emphasizes competitive pricing, ancillary revenue, and digital-first customer engagement, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Pegasus Airlines went public on the Borsa Istanbul stock exchange in 2013 and has continued to expand its route network and modernize its fleet. It is a subsidiary of ESAS Holding, one of Turkey's major conglomerates.
Hubs & network
Pegasus Airlines operates primarily from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, with a secondary base at Ankara Esenboğa Airport.
Fleet
Pegasus Airlines operates an all-Boeing and Airbus narrowbody fleet consisting of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737 MAX 8, and Airbus A320/A321 family aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›Pegasus Airlines was originally founded in 1990 as a charter airline and relaunched as a low-cost carrier in 2005.
- ›The airline is a subsidiary of ESAS Holding, a major Turkish conglomerate.
- ›Pegasus went public on the Borsa Istanbul stock exchange in 2013.
- ›Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport serves as the airline's primary hub, located on the Asian side of Istanbul.
- ›Pegasus has an IATA code of PC and operates under the callsign SUNTURK.
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