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New airline in Zagreb – PEGASUS Airlines

Leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines, launches route to its 50th country with flights from Istanbul to the Croatian capital

On Thursday, January 18, Pegasus Airlines, Turkiye’s leading low-cost airline, is launching a new twice-weekly route to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW). The new service to the capital and largest city in Croatia marks Pegasus’ first Croatian route and will operate from 18 January 2024.

Pegasus’ new service between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Zagreb flights will depart every Thursday at 3.05pm local time and Sunday at 11.35am local time, and from Zagreb to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen every Thursday at 4.55pm local time and Sunday at 12.45pm local time.

Mr. Huseyin Bahadır Bedir, the CEO of Zagreb Airport, expressed his satisfaction with the launch of the new route between Istanbul and Zagreb by Pegasus Airlines. He said: “We are very happy to welcome Pegasus Airlines as our new partner at Zagreb Airport. This is a great opportunity for both sides, as it will increase the connectivity and accessibility of our destinations, as well as the passenger traffic and tourism potential. Istanbul is a major hub and a cultural and historical treasure, and we are sure that many travelers will enjoy exploring it. Likewise, Zagreb is a charming and dynamic city with a rich cultural heritage and has a lot to offer to visitors from Turkiye and beyond. We are looking forward to a successful and long-lasting cooperation with Pegasus Airlines.”

Mr. Emre Pekesen, Pegasus Airlines’ Sales and Network Planning VP, stated that Pegasus Airlines is proud to add Croatia as 50th country to its network, while the Republic of Turkiye celebrates its 100th year. “We are excited to start flights to Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia. This is our first new destination in 2024 and Croatia has become the 50th country in our network. I have no doubt that both countries' citizens will enjoy our high class service and affordable prices starting from $39.99 one-way.“

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About Pegasus Airlines
Entering the aviation sector in 1990, Pegasus was acquired by ESAS Holding in 2005 and adopted the low-cost business model. As Türkiye’s leading low-cost airline, Pegasus believes that everyone has the right to travel by air and offers its guests the opportunity to travel with affordable and young aircraft through its low-cost model. Since 2018, Pegasus has adopted the motto Türkiye’s Digital Airline and carries its guests to 134 destinations in 50 countries; 36 are in Turkey and 98 are abroad. Pegasus operates connecting flights between Turkey and Europe, North Africa, Middle East, Russia and Central Asia via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. Pegasus offers digital technologies and unique innovations that facilitates the experience of traveling with an approach that focuses on guest experience. Pegasus also carries out extensive efforts for a cleaner, more equal, and pluralistic and better future with the slogan: "Moving Towards a Sustainable Future". For more information on the importance Pegasus gives to sustainability as well as Pegasus' practices in this area, please visit the Pegasus Sustainability Centre.