Sun, sea, and sky with SunExpress.
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Antalya, Turkey
SunExpress is a Turkish leisure airline founded as a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, making it one of the few carriers co-owned by two major legacy airlines. Operating since 1990, the airline specializes in connecting sun destinations in Turkey and the Mediterranean with cities across Europe, primarily targeting the holiday and charter travel market.
Headquartered in Antalya, Turkey, SunExpress serves a broad network of European cities with scheduled and charter flights, particularly during the summer tourism season. The airline operates under its own brand as well as a German subsidiary, SunExpress Deutschland, which has since been integrated into the main brand.
SunExpress is known for its strong focus on leisure travel and has steadily grown its fleet and route network over the decades, positioning itself as a key player in the Turkish tourism aviation sector. It operates primarily from Antalya and Izmir, serving millions of holiday travelers each year.
Hubs & network
SunExpress primarily operates from Antalya Airport and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport in Turkey.
Fleet
SunExpress operates a fleet composed entirely of Boeing 737 family aircraft, including the 737-800 and 737 MAX 8.
Notable facts
- ›SunExpress was established as a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa in 1989.
- ›The airline began commercial operations in 1990.
- ›SunExpress Deutschland, the German subsidiary, was fully merged back into the main brand.
- ›The carrier serves over 90 destinations across Europe, Turkey, and the Middle East.
- ›SunExpress is one of Turkey's largest leisure and charter airlines by passenger volume.
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