Pegasus Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Istanbul and Bilbao

Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye's leading low-cost carrier, is launching direct flights between Istanbul and Bilbao on 1 December 2025. This new connection between Türkiye’s vibrant metropolis and one of Spain’s most exciting cultural and business hubs will offer affordable and comfortable travel options while strengthening cultural and economic ties between Türkiye and Spain. 

Flights on the new Istanbul–Bilbao route will operate four times weekly in both directions. Flights from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) will depart at 09:20 on Mondays, and at 10:15 on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Flights from Bilbao Airport (BIO) will depart at 12:55 on Mondays, at 14:00 on Wednesdays and Fridays, and at 13:50 on Sundays. 

Tickets can be booked at flypgs.com, the Pegasus mobile app and authorised sales channels, with prices from €69.99 / £69.99. 

Onur Dedeköylü, Chief Commercial Officer of Pegasus Airlines, commented on the new route: “We are delighted to launch these new direct flights connecting Istanbul, Türkiye’s dynamic gateway between continents and one of the region’s most important centres for business, tourism and culture, with Bilbao, a standout destination in northern Spain known for its rich heritage, culinary scene, and growing appeal for both leisure and trade. This route both expands our flight network and establishes a strong connection between Türkiye and Spain.” 

Iván Grande, Managing Director of Bilbao Airport, said: “We welcome Pegasus Airlines to Bilbao, Bizkaia and the Basque Country. Bilbao Airport is the main gateway for Northern Spain, and we are proud to boost the commercial, touristic and industrial links between the Basque Country and Türkiye with more flights to such an important partner for our region. Starting at our airport, travellers from Türkiye can discover the treasures of the Green Spain, where forests, mountains, architecture and a fabulous gastronomy wait for them”. 

About Pegasus Airlines  

Established in 1990, Pegasus Airlines adopted a low-cost airline business model after being acquired by ESAS Holding in 2005. As Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus operates with the belief that everyone has the right to fly, offering low-cost travel on a young fleet of aircraft, whilst operating with the motto: “Your Digital Airline” since 2018.  Pegasus’ network extends to 156 destinations in 55 countries, including 38 domestic (Türkiye) and 118 international routes. Operating mainly through its primary hub at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, and other airports in Türkiye, Pegasus offers its guest seamless connections between Türkiye and Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and Asia. With a customer-focused approach, Pegasus enhances the travel experience and value for its guests by offering digital technologies and unique innovations whilst making comprehensive efforts for a cleaner, more equal and harmonious future, with the mission of Moving Towards a Sustainable Future. For further details, please visit the Pegasus Airlines Sustainability Hub. More information on Pegasus Airlines can be found on our website. 

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