06 June 2023
British Airways has launched flights between London Heathrow and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
The new route will operate four times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen has become the latest destination to join British Airways’ network, with the inaugural flight touching down on the Anatolian side of Istanbul on Thursday 1 June 2023. The new route between London Heathrow (LHR) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) will operate four times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport has become a hub adding three more destinations this June to its extensive network. These include London Heathrow (LHR), Rhodes (RHO) and Mytilene (MJT), Greece. Sabiha Gökçen serves 154 destinations located across 51 countries via flights operated by 45 airlines. The first four months of 2023 saw the City Airport handle almost 14 million passenger movements.
To celebrate the airport’s namesake, the world’s first female fighter pilot, Ms. Sabiha Gökçen herself, British Airways opted for an all-female flight crew, with Captain Jessica Telford and First Officer Kerry Bennett operating the inaugural flight.
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British Airways’ Head of Corporate Sales in Europe, Elisabeth Ruff said: “As we continue our investment programme into new products, services, and technology, we’re excited to open up even greater connectivity between two of the world’s leading cities, Istanbul and London.”
Berk Albayrak, CEO, Sabiha Gökçen Airport, said: “British Airways has become the 45th airline to operate to Sabiha Gökçen and now our passengers can benefit from its extensive global route network. British Airways serves 200 destinations in more than 65 countries and with their large fleet and renowned services, the addition of this route will undoubtedly further enhance the travel experience of our guests.”
Return fares start from £368 in Club Europe (British Airways’ business class cabin) and £130 in Euro Traveller (economy). British Airways customers have access to one of the world’s most extensive flight networks, both domestically and internationally, offering flights to and from central airports at convenient times and through its sustainability programme, BA Better World, the airline is committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)
Sabiha Gökçen, a convenient, time-saving and passenger friendly city airport for seamless travels to and from Istanbul. Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG) is your gateway into Istanbul's rich mosaic of history, culture, shopping and dining. Located on the Anatolian side of the city, world's busiest single runway and single terminal airport Sabiha Gökçen is Türkiye’s 2nd largest airport with 41 million passenger capacity.
Edited by editorial staff, Avion Tourism Magazine
Text source and photo: © British Airways Press Office
Istanbul photo: Copyright © Sisterscom.com / Shutterstock
Istanbul Photo: Copyright © Sisterscom.com / Shutterstock
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