New airline lands in Zagreb for first time
- by croatiaweek
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(Photo: Zagreb Airport)
LEADING LOW-COST CARRIER, PEGASUS AIRLINES, LAUNCHES ROUTE TO ITS 50TH COUNTRY WITH FLIGHTS FROM ISTANBUL TO THE CROATIAN CAPITAL
Zagreb, January 18, 2024, Pegasus Airlines, Turkiye’s leading low-cost airline, has launched a new twice-weekly route to Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).
The new service to the capital and largest city in Croatia marks Pegasus’ first Croatian route and operates from 18 January 2024.
First flight lands in. Zagreb this afternoon (Photo: ZAG)
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. Flights are on sale now from $39.99 one-way.
(Photo: Zagreb Airport)
(Photo: Zagreb Airport)
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.”
(Photo: Zagreb Airport)
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.“
