Fly with Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus has been flying for 35 years and is Turkey's private airline. Pegasus was founded in Istanbul in 1990 as a joint venture with Aer Lingus, Silkar Investments and Net Holding. Pegasus' first low-cost flight took off in 1990 and, in 2005, the company was acquired by Esas Holding.

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Pegasus made its first flight in 1990 and consolidated its first domestic flights in the same year. It has played a pioneering role in the airline industry, introducing the low-cost model that later became its corporate commercial brand. The company offers domestic flights in Turkey and international flights from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport, its main hub. Secondary bases are in Ankara, Antalya and Izmir.

Pegasus Airlines flies to over 150 destinations in 54 countries across Europe, MENA (Middle East and North Africa) and Central Asia. From Istanbul SAW airport you can continue your journey with connecting flights operated by Pegasus Airlines to cities in Turkey and other countries such as Iran, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Georgia or the United Arab Emirates.
In Italy it operates direct flights to Bologna, Milan, Rome and Venice.

Pegasus has a fleet of Boeing B737-800, Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, A321neo. Recently, the company signed a new agreement with Boeing for new Boeing 737-10 aircraft with deliveries scheduled starting from 2028, which stands out for its 20% lower fuel consumption compared to previous generation aircraft. With a seating capacity of up to 230 passengers, the Boeing 737-10 also offers a more comfortable travel experience thanks to its spacious cabin and large luggage compartments.

Text by Alisè Vitri

Avion Tourism Magazine

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TECHNICAL DATA

IATA Code: PC
ICAO Code: PGT
Call ID: SUNTURK
Founded: 1990
HUB: Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)

Secondary bases: Ankara, Antalya and Izmir.
Aircraft: Boeing B737-800, Airbus A320ceo, A320neo, A321neo.
Destinations: Europe, North Africa, Central Asia, Middle East.

INFORMATION

Pegasus Hava Taşımacılığı Anonim Şirketi
Address: Aeropark, Yenişehir Mah. Osmanlı Bul. No: 11 / A Kurtköy 34912 Pendik - Istanbul (Turkey)

Telephone: Customer Service Italy 06 45226934; Customer Service other countries 0090 850 250 67 77. Call Center: 0850 250 67 02.
Web site: www.flypgs.com

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