Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport announces a new airline that will operate direct flights Cluj - Istanbul starting from the summer season S25
Cluj-Napoca, 28.03.2025/25/20: Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, Cluj County Council and Pegasus Airlines announce the operation of new direct flights to Istanbul starting with the summer season S2025, respectively from May XNUMX, XNUMX.
The airline Pegasus Airlines will offer direct flights to Istanbul, from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - the second largest in Istanbul, transited by over 30 million passengers annually - to Cluj International Airport, with a frequency of 3 flights per week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
These new flights will facilitate passenger connectivity with the over 150 destinations in Pegasus Airlines' global route network, located in no less than 53 countries, and this is because they will respond to the growing demand from passengers who choose Istanbul both as a final destination and as a connection hub to multiple destinations in Turkey but also intercontinental destinations in the Middle East, Egypt or the CIS space, facilitating convenient and efficient travel.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) serves as the main hub for low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines. Located on the Asian side of the city, the airport offers easy access to central Istanbul via various means of transport, including the metro, public buses, taxis and shuttle services.
Pegasus Airlines has consolidated its position as one of the leading private airlines in Turkey, with operational bases at several Turkish airports. The company operates a modern fleet, including models such as Airbus A320, Airbus A321 and Boeing 737.
Schedule of direct flights Cluj-Napoca – Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen:
| Route | Operating period | Flight schedule | Operating days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) - Istanbul (SAW) | From May 20, 2025 | SAW 08:50 - CLJ 10:40 CLJ 11:25 - SAW 13:10 |
Tuesday |
| SAW 17:40 - CLJ 19:30 CLJ 20:35 - SAW 22:20 |
Thursday | ||
| SAW 12:50 - CLJ 14:40 CLJ 15:45 - SAW 17:30 |
Saturday |
DMr. Viorel Federiga, President of the Board of Directors of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport: "We congratulate Pegasus Airlines on their decision to expand their operations from Cluj International Airport and are honored to be part of this growth phase that brings considerable benefits to passengers, the business and tourism environment throughout the region."
Mr. David Ciceo, General Director of Avram Iancu Cluj International Airport, stated the following: "By increasing the presence of this important private airline from Turkey, namely Pegasus Airlines, which will operate regular flights to Istanbul, passengers will now have easier access to one of the largest air hubs in the Middle East, with multiple connection possibilities to all continents. At the same time, Pegasus Airlines will also operate charter flights to Antalya from Cluj airport, in the summer season S25, more precisely between April and October of this year."
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About Pegasus Airlines
Founded in 1990, Pegasus Airlines adopted a low-cost airline business model after being acquired by ESAS Holding in 2005. As Turkey's leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus operates with the belief that everyone should have the right to fly, offering low-cost travel with a young fleet of aircraft. As of 2018, Pegasus operates with the motto "Your Digital Airline", connecting passengers to 150 destinations in 53 countries, including 37 domestic (Türkiye) and 113 international routes. Operating primarily from its main hub at Sabiha Gökçen Airport in Istanbul and other airports in Turkey, Pegasus offers its guests seamless connections between Turkey and Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and Central Asia. With a customer-centric approach, Pegasus enhances the travel experience of its guests by offering digital technologies and unique innovations designed to make their travels easier.
For more details and reservations, please visit: https://www.flypgs.com/en.
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