Pegasus Airlines is Turkey’s largest low-cost carrier and a completely separate business from Turkish Airlines, despite the shared home country.
Pegasus operates out of Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) on the Asian side of the city, while Turkish Airlines is based at Istanbul Airport. That distinction matters if you are connecting between the two. This page tracks what Pegasus has announced recently and pairs it with the practical detail you need before booking flights to Istanbul.
Latest Pegasus Airlines updates
Last updated 12 August 2026.
Pegasus Airlines fares right now
Fares move by the day, so treat the figures below as a dated sample rather than today’s price. Wego pulled these cheapest return economy fares from live searches on its own metasearch engine on 11 August 2026, for departures from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen on 22 September 2026 returning 29 September 2026, in US dollars.
The sample covers eight of the routes travellers search for most from the Pegasus hub, all of them nonstop both ways on Pegasus metal.
Pegasus Airlines: cheapest return fare by route, SAW departures
Source: Wego, fares sampled 11 August 2026. The Cairo figure is a genuine nonstop Pegasus round trip, not the cheaper mixed itineraries with a partner carrier on the return that appeared in the same search.
Prices on a low-cost carrier like Pegasus swing with demand and how far ahead you book, so check current fares on Wego before you commit to dates.
Hub, network and route map
The Pegasus home base is Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), roughly 30km southeast of the city centre on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus.
That is a genuinely different airport from Istanbul Airport (IST), the newer hub on the European side where Turkish Airlines and most long-haul carriers operate. Double-check which one your itinerary uses if you are transferring between airlines.
As of July 2026 the airline served 39 domestic and 126 international destinations across 55 countries, spanning Europe, the Caucasus, the Middle East and North Africa. It holds a secondary base at Antalya. Wego lists hotels across Turkey for travellers extending a trip beyond the airport transfer.
Fleet and aircraft
Pegasus flies a single-aisle fleet split between two manufacturers, and the balance is about to shift back toward Boeing rather than away from it.
- Around 95 Airbus A320-family jets, mostly A320neos and A321neos with a handful of older A320-200s
- 12 Boeing 737-800s, once slated to leave by 2025 but now retained until about 2029 after demand growth and delivery delays pushed retirement back
- 100 Boeing 737 MAX 10s on firm order with options on 100 more, placed in December 2024 and the largest order in the airline’s history
Expect the aircraft on a given route to vary by season and demand rather than being fixed to one type.
Baggage allowance and check-in
Pegasus is a low-cost carrier in the classic European mould. The base fare buys a seat and one small cabin bag, and almost everything else is a paid extra.
Checked baggage is not included by default on most fare types. It is sold in weight tiers that cost less when added at booking or in advance online, and noticeably more at the airport. Seat selection, extra legroom and priority boarding follow the same logic.
Because allowances and fees are adjusted periodically, check the baggage calculator on flypgs.com for your route and fare rather than assuming last year’s numbers still hold. Online check-in opens a set window before departure and airport counters close well ahead of the flight, so build in time for connections through SAW.
Loyalty programme
Pegasus runs its frequent flyer scheme under the name BolBol. Members earn BolPoints on flights and, depending on partner tie-ups, on hotel and car hire booked through Pegasus channels, then redeem points against future flights and extras.
Like most low-cost carrier schemes it is built around straightforward earning and spending on the airline’s own network rather than a large alliance, so it suits travellers who fly Pegasus regularly more than occasional flyers chasing elite status.
How to contact Pegasus Airlines or manage a booking
Day-to-day changes, seat selection, baggage add-ons and check-in are handled through the Pegasus website (flypgs.com) or its mobile app, where you log in with a booking reference to manage a reservation.
For anything the self-service tools cannot resolve, such as disruption claims, special assistance requests or complex itinerary changes, Pegasus operates a call centre and a customer feedback channel listed on its official site. Keep your booking reference and the email used to book on hand.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pegasus Airlines the same as Turkish Airlines?
No. They are separate airlines under separate ownership. Pegasus is a low-cost carrier based at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, while Turkish Airlines is the full-service national carrier based at Istanbul Airport.
Which Istanbul airport does Pegasus fly from?
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), on the Asian side of Istanbul. Some Pegasus flights also route through Antalya, but SAW is the primary hub.
Is the London Gatwick route year-round?
No. The daily Gatwick to Sabiha Gökçen service launched on 15 June 2026 for the summer season. The daily London Stansted service is the longer-standing link, so check the schedule for your dates if you are travelling outside summer.
Does Pegasus charge for checked baggage?
Yes, on most fares. A checked bag is a paid add-on, cheaper when bought at booking or in advance online than at the airport. Confirm the current allowance and price for your specific fare before you travel.
What is BolBol?
BolBol is the Pegasus frequent flyer programme. Members earn BolPoints on eligible bookings and redeem them for flights and add-ons on the Pegasus network.
What aircraft does Pegasus operate?
Mainly Airbus A320neos and A321neos, plus 12 Boeing 737-800s now due to stay until around 2029. Pegasus also holds a firm order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX 10s, with options on 100 more.
Sources
- LARA News (OAG June 2026 on-time performance ranking)
- Air Service One (Alicante launch, frequency and aircraft)
- Pegasus Airlines (London Gatwick summer route, flight numbers and fares)
- Pegasus Airlines (June 2026 Middle East cancellations)
- Pegasus Airlines (Overwatch AI investment)
- Boeing (737 MAX 10 order and options)
- AeroTime (737-800 retirement pushed back to 2029)
- Routes (network size and destination count)
- Wego flight search data, fares sampled 11 August 2026 (fare figures in the chart)
Disclaimer: fares, schedules and baggage rules change often and were accurate at the time of writing. Confirm details with Pegasus Airlines or on Wego before booking.
