Turkish airline Pegasus Airlines is expanding its flight network and offering a new direct connection between Bristol and Istanbul starting July 8, 2025. The new route from Bristol Airport to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport will be served three times a week, the airline announced today.
Flights from Bristol to Istanbul depart on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Return flights from Istanbul depart on the same days. This connection offers travelers from the west of England the opportunity to travel directly to Istanbul, a city straddling the continents of Europe and Asia and divided by the Bosphorus. Istanbul is considered an important cultural and economic center.
Furthermore, the new route serves as a bridgehead for onward travel. Passengers from Bristol can access Pegasus Airlines' extensive network via Istanbul, which includes more than 150 destinations within Turkey and beyond in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia. This will better connect Bristol to key markets in these regions.
Fares for one-way flights from Bristol to Istanbul start at £70, including taxes. Bookings are available via the Pegasus Airlines website or the airline's mobile app. The launch of this new route underscores Pegasus Airlines' expansion strategy in Europe and the growing importance of Bristol Airport as a regional hub for international connections.