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Sabiha Gökçen Continues Its Growth in Europe

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport continues to expand its flight network in line with its growth targets. Pegasus Airlines' direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to Bilbao (BIO) began today (December 1, 2025). Bilbao becomes Sabiha Gökçen's fourth connection point in Spain, following Barcelona, ​​Madrid, and Seville.

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ISG Opens New Doors at the Meeting Point of Asia and Europe

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG) has added a new route to its network in line with its goal of expanding destination diversity in Europe. Direct flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen to Bilbao, which began today with the 2025 winter season, have expanded the range of travel options between Turkey and Northern Spain. Flights on the SAW-BIO route will operate four times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, in the morning.

The first flight on the new route was sent off to Bilbao this morning with a ceremony held at the terminal. Passengers were welcomed with Turkish delight at the Gate and posed for photos in the designated area before boarding.

Bilbao, the cultural, artistic and gastronomic center of the Basque Country, was Pegasus Airlines' last route opening with SAW departures in 2025.

ISG opened a total of 25 lines in 2025

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (ISG) International Airport expanded its flight network by launching 14 new international and 1 new domestic flights, in addition to additional routes to existing routes, and opened a total of 25 routes in 2025, 23 international and 2 domestic.

Sabiha Gökçen Airport currently connects Istanbul to a total of 153 destinations in 54 countries, including 39 domestic and 114 international destinations.

Passengers arriving directly or via connecting flights from Sabiha Gökçen Airport can comfortably and easily reach the popular city of the dynamic Basque region thanks to Bilbao Airport's (BIO) proximity to the city center and the amenities it offers.

The favorite city of art lovers: Bilbao

Bilbao, the heart of the Basque Country in northern Spain and a favorite among art lovers, stands out with its architectural wonders and the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, situated on the banks of the Nervión River. Transformed by the Guggenheim Museum's influence on modern art, Bilbao has become an inspiring city with a contemporary identity while simultaneously retaining its historical character.

With its strong industrial, commercial, port, and university infrastructure, the region offers sustainable demand throughout the year and also appeals to a broad demographic. Encompassing Bilbao, as well as major centers such as Vitoria-Gasteiz and Pamplona, ​​this region fosters economic and cultural dynamism.

The city, which stands out with its rich Basque cuisine, is a strong draw for international visitors, with its internationally renowned gastronomic heritage, Michelin-starred restaurants, and rich local delicacies such as San Sebastián, which gives its name to the world-famous dessert, further enhancing the destination's tourist appeal.

Bilbao, Sabiha Gökçen's fourth destination in Spain after Barcelona, ​​Madrid and Seville, is expected to strengthen touristic and commercial ties between Spain and Bilbao.

Source: HORECA TREND and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG)

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Corendon Airlines and sonnenklar.TV have joined forces.

Holiday airline Corendon Airlines and Europe's largest and most famous travel marketing television channel, sonnenklar.TV, have signed a comprehensive collaboration agreement with the aim of offering attractive travel options for holidaymakers.

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Corendon Airlines and sonnenklar.TV have signed a strong collaboration agreement. Corendon Airlines' long-standing experience in holiday flights, sonnenklar.TVThis collaboration combines with [Company Name]'s strong reach and sales network. The goal of the partnership is to offer flight and travel solutions tailored to the expectations of holidaymakers, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking countries.

Corendon Airlines Sales & Marketing Director Christian HeinRegarding the collaboration, he said the following: “We are delighted to be working with such a strong partner as sonnenklar.TV. This collaboration will allow us to better tailor our flight offerings to our passengers’ needs. Our shared goal is to provide our guests with a comfortable and seamless flight experience, ensuring they start their holidays with enjoyment.”

Kristijan Schellinger, General Manager of sonnenklar.TV In his assessment, he included the following statements: “Together with Corendon Airlines, we gain a reliable airline partner for 2026, focusing on capacity, comfort, and key destinations. Flight scheduling perfectly reflects destinations such as Turkey, Egypt, and the Canary Islands, which are in high demand among sonnenklar.TV guests. This collaboration, coinciding with sonnenklar.TV’s jubilee year, provides a solid foundation for the joint growth of two strong brands with decades of experience.”

A new destination for the winter season: Sharm El Sheikh

Corendon Airlines, which is constantly adding new routes to its flight network, has added Sharm El Sheikh, a popular holiday destination on the Red Sea coast of Egypt, to its network this winter season. Located at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula, Sharm El Sheikh stands out with its year-round warm climate, upscale hotels, and world-renowned diving and snorkeling spots.

From November 2025, Corendon Airlines will operate reciprocal flights to Sharm El Sheikh from Düsseldorf, Hannover and Nuremberg airports every Tuesday and Friday.

Kaynak: HORECA TREND and Corendon Airlines

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Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport Turns 25

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (ISG) International Airport celebrated its 25th anniversary with a ceremony attended by its employees. ISG's journey, which began in 2001 with 47 passengers, continues with over 48 million passengers in 2025, and the airport has hosted a total of 460 million guests in its quarter-century success story.

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It is Türkiye's second largest airport in terms of passenger numbers and Europe's ninth busiest. Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (ISG) International AirportSabiha Gökçen Airport celebrated its 25th anniversary with a ceremony held at the terminal. The ceremony, attended by ISG senior management and employees, as well as Dato' Mohd Izani Ghani, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB), the terminal operator, included speeches followed by the cutting of a celebratory cake.

Opened on January 8, 2001, and serving 47,000 passengers that year, the airport reached 48,4 million passengers in 2025. In total, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport has served 48.4 million passengers in the past quarter century. 460 millions of passengers were served.

The terminal operator of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Dato' Mohd Izani Ghani, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad (MAHB)“As an institution that has accompanied Sabiha Gökçen Airport on its development journey from the very beginning, we are extremely proud of this extraordinary growth and ascent. Sabiha Gökçen is of strategic importance to MAHB, one of the world's leading airport operators. ISG is the most concrete reflection of the strategic cooperation between Malaysia and Turkey, built on mutual trust, shared goals, and a long-term growth vision. I express my deepest gratitude for the trust and support shown to us in Türkiye. Together, we are jointly writing one of the most dynamic success stories in global aviation in the last quarter century; I wholeheartedly congratulate everyone who has contributed to this journey.”

Kerem Maybek, Deputy General Manager of Commercial Affairs and Strategy at Sabiha Gökçen Airport He emphasized that significant progress has been made in transforming the airport's strong growth into sustainable growth. ISG's Underlining that it provides exemplary services with its "complementary" role as one of the largest "entry" and "connection" points of Istanbul and Türkiye. Kerem Maybek, Sabiha Gökçen Airport, as a "fast, easy, budget-friendly, and digital" secondary airport, offers strategic value to both passengers and the Turkish aviation sector. We are constantly improving by adding something new each year, and we have come a long way in 25 years. We remember with respect and affection our colleagues who contributed to this process and who are no longer with us. We thank everyone who contributed to this success. In the next 25 years, we will continue to work in harmony with our stakeholders to make the greatest contribution to our country and to provide the best travel experience for our passengers.”

Dubbed the "City Airport" due to its proximity to Istanbul and surrounding destinations, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, with its road, sea, and rail connections, is an ideal transfer point in high demand, connecting Istanbul to a total of 154 destinations, including 39 domestic and 115 international routes in 54 countries.

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Corendon Airlines receives the "Sustainability Leaders Award".

Corendon Airlines, the first airline in Antalya to start using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), was awarded the 2025 Sustainability Leaders Award for its concrete sustainability practices.

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The Sustainability Leaders Awards, organized for the third time this year by InBusiness Magazine, the monthly economic publication of Turkuvaz Media Group, were presented at a ceremony held at the Turkuvaz Media Center on December 15, 2025. The airline company that broke new ground... Corendon AirlinesCorendon Airlines was among the award-winning institutions for its sustainable products and practices. The jury, composed of members from the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and editors from InBusiness Magazine, evaluated Corendon Airlines and cited its commencement of using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) at Antalya Airport, its goal to scale up this practice, and its support for the IATA Fly Net Zero 2050 commitment as the reasons for the award.

Corendon Airlines, which sets an example for both the sector and the Turkish economy with its steps in the field of sustainable aviation, integrated SAF fuel into its operations in 2024, starting from Fraport TAV Antalya Airport in cooperation with Petrol Ofisi Group; thus, it became one of the exemplary practices in Türkiye's aviation sector aimed at reducing environmental impact.

Corendon Airlines Flight Operations Engineering Manager Gökmen Düzgören regarding the award, “Sustainability is not just a vision for Corendon Airlines, but a tangible responsibility reflected in our operations. The fact that our SAF fuel application, which we implemented starting at Antalya Airport in 2024, has been crowned with the Sustainability Leaders Award today is a significant indicator that we are moving in the right direction. In the coming period, we will resolutely continue our steps to reduce the environmental impact in the aviation sector by increasing the use of SAF.”" said.

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