SunExpress Flight Status (September 2026): Routes, Schedules, and Flights Resumption

SunExpress continues to operate as of 10 September 2026, with Dubai and Beirut services in its published schedule. Bahrain and Erbil remain temporarily suspended under the airline’s 5 August advisory.

The Turkish Airlines-Lufthansa joint venture continues to fly from its main hubs at Antalya (AYT) and Izmir (ADB). Its published Dubai schedule is twice weekly from Izmir and three times weekly from Antalya; Bahrain is suspended.

Is SunExpress Operating Right Now?

Yes — SunExpress continues to operate Turkish domestic and European services. Individual flights may be delayed or cancelled; this is not a guarantee that the entire network is running on time.

The current suspension notice names Bahrain and Erbil. It does not announce a systemwide grounding.

Which SunExpress Routes Are Suspended?

SunExpress’s 5 August 2026 notice temporarily suspends Bahrain and Erbil without a restart date. Dubai and Beirut appear in the airline’s published resumption schedule.

The SunExpress travel updates page contains the Bahrain and Erbil suspension notice. Published schedules do not establish seat availability or the actual status of a particular departure.

Which SunExpress Routes Are Operating?

SunExpress continues to offer European and domestic Turkish services. Its current Bahrain and Erbil suspension notice does not apply to its whole network.

Domestic Turkey

Domestic Turkish destinations remain part of the carrier’s network, including from its two hubs.

• Antalya (AYT): hub
• Izmir (ADB): hub
• Istanbul: verify the airport code on the selected itinerary
• Coastal and regional points: Bodrum, Dalaman, Trabzon, Gaziantep, Diyarbakir, Bursa, Erzurum and other network points

Europe

SunExpress’s European network includes connections from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK, Ireland, and the Balkans to Turkey’s holiday coasts. Route listings do not guarantee a flight on every date.

• Germany: Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, Berlin, Stuttgart, Hannover, Cologne, Memmingen and more
• Austria and Switzerland: Vienna, Salzburg, Zurich, Basel
• UK and Ireland: London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, East Midlands, Cork
• Balkans and Southern Europe: Podgorica, Sofia, Bratislava, Ostrava, Porto
• Iberia: Madrid, Barcelona

North Africa

Egyptian Red Sea routes are offered through the carrier’s Air Cairo partnership.

• Hurghada (HRG): partner destination
• Marsa Alam (RMF): partner destination

If Your SunExpress Flight Is Cancelled or Disrupted

For the Bahrain and Erbil cancellations, SunExpress offers a full refund or free change to a later flight through Customer Service. If you bought through a travel agency, contact that agency.

For a detailed walkthrough of your options, including step-by-step refund instructions and EU/Turkish passenger rights, see our dedicated guide: SunExpress Flight Cancellation — Refunds, Rebooking, and What to Do Next.

How to Check Your SunExpress Flight Status

• SunExpress website: Visit sunexpress.com travel updates for the latest route-by-route advisories
• Wego flight tracker: Check real-time status at the Wego SunExpress tracker
• Airport updates: If your route touches Dubai, check the Dubai Airport live status guide and the UAE flight resumption tracker
• SMS and email alerts: SunExpress notifies passengers on affected routes — keep your booking contact details current

How to Get Help

• Contact: SunExpress lists 444 0 797 within Türkiye; use its official contact links for international phone and WhatsApp details.
• Online help: SunExpress Help Center
• Manage booking: Log in at sunexpress.com with your booking reference and email to request refunds or changes
• Social media: SunExpress responds to queries on Facebook and X

Flight Resumption and What’s Coming Next

SunExpress has not announced a restart date for Bahrain or Erbil in its 5 August notice. Dubai and Beirut services are included in the airline’s published schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SunExpress operating flights right now?

Yes. SunExpress continues to operate, with Dubai and Beirut in its published schedule. Bahrain and Erbil remain temporarily suspended.

Are SunExpress flights to Dubai operating?

Dubai services are scheduled. Izmir–Dubai is twice weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays; Antalya–Dubai is scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. This is a timetable, not confirmation of a particular flight or seat.

Has the Gulf disruption grounded SunExpress?

No systemwide grounding is announced. The current suspension notice names Bahrain and Erbil.

What should I do if my SunExpress flight is cancelled?

Request a refund or free rebooking. You can do this through the manage-booking section at sunexpress.com. For a full breakdown of your options and passenger rights, see our SunExpress cancellation guide.

Will SunExpress resume its suspended Middle East flights soon?

No restart date is specified for Bahrain and Erbil. Dubai and Beirut are included in the published schedule; the Bahrain and Erbil suspension notice supersedes the earlier restart announcement for those two destinations.

Sources

1. SunExpress — Current Travel Updates
2. SunExpress — Dubai and Beirut Resumption Schedule
3. Al Jazeera — Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain Hit: Is the War in the Gulf Escalating Again?
4. Al Jazeera — Iranian Drone Hits Kuwait’s Main Airport After US Strikes Qeshm
5. Travel And Tour World — SunExpress Updates Summer 2026 Schedule
6. Business Turkey Today — SunExpress to Launch 10 New Routes in 2026
7. Wego Blog — SunExpress Flight Cancellation Guide

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