Quick verdict
Corendon Airlines typically offers a more extensive network reach with over 60 destinations served by a fleet of 19 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft, making it ideal for travelers seeking comprehensive short- to medium-haul leisure connectivity primarily focused on charter and holiday flights. In contrast, Pegasus Airlines operates a larger fleet of 83 mainly Boeing 737-800 and MAX aircraft, servicing over 110 destinations with a strong emphasis on low-cost, high-frequency routes that appeal to both leisure and business travelers. Corendon provides superior comfort options including economy plus seating and inclusive meal services on longer flights, while Pegasus emphasizes affordability with economy-only seating and buy-on-board meals. Both airlines maintain strong safety records and reliable punctuality performance around 80%. Corendon’s flexibility in baggage allowances and upgrade options suits frequent flyers seeking added convenience, whereas Pegasus’s competitive pricing and network breadth better suit budget-conscious travelers and families. Ultimately, passengers prioritizing comfort and charter services may prefer Corendon Airlines, while those focused on cost-efficiency and extensive low-cost connectivity could find Pegasus Airlines more suitable.
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Corendon Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are two prominent international carriers, each representing Turkey with strong regional connectivity and distinctive service models. This comparison highlights their key strengths including network scope, fleet size, service options, and customer experience to help travelers make informed decisions.
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Overview
Corendon Airlines (legally Turistik Hava Taşımacılık A.Ş.) is a Turkish leisure airline. According to Wikipedia, it was founded in 2004, began flying in 2005 and is a subsidiary of Corendon Tourism Group. It is headquartered in Antalya. It belongs to no global alliance. Sister carriers are Corendon Dutch Airlines and Corendon Airlines Europe.
Network and hubs
The airline flies scheduled and charter services to more than 140 destinations in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Its hubs are Antalya and İzmir Adnan Menderes, and it also has a base at Ankara Esenboğa. Most traffic is holiday flying between Turkey and European cities. It has also kept flying to Russia, including charters from Perm to Antalya announced for May 2024.
Fleet
The fleet is all Boeing 737. The Wikipedia fleet table lists 9 Boeing 737-800 and 6 Boeing 737 MAX 8, 15 aircraft in total, while Plane Finder lists 14. Counts differ between sources and change often. In September 2026, FlightGlobal reported that the Corendon group would cut its fleet from 30 to 21 aircraft this winter because of high fuel costs. Capacity and schedules may therefore be smaller than in summer.
On board
All aircraft are single-class economy. The 737-800 has 189 seats in a 3-3 layout with a pitch of about 30 inches, according to Seatlink. Kayak says there are no power sockets or Wi-Fi. Meals are generally an extra, except on the Premium fare, which includes a hot meal or snacks. Seats and meals can be pre-selected for a fee on lower fares.
Good to know
- Fares: the branded fares are Lite, Eco, Flex and Premium (All Inclusive). Premium includes a 30 kg bag, seat selection, priority boarding and flexible changes or refunds.
- Cabin baggage: the airline's baggage page allows one 10 kg bag and one 4 kg underseat bag on the Eco fare.
- Checked baggage: Flex includes 23 kg and Premium 30 kg. Extra baggage of up to 40 kg per person can be bought, and no single piece may exceed 32 kg.
- Extras: the additional services page lists seat selection, meals, priority check-in and boarding, lounge access, pets in cabin and sports equipment.
- Safety: Wikipedia lists a 2012 cockpit fire during pushback at Antalya, with injuries during the evacuation, and a 2024 bird-strike engine failure that ended in an emergency landing at Frankfurt.
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Overview
Pegasus Airlines (Pegasus Hava Taşımacılığı A.Ş.) is a Turkish low-cost carrier. According to Wikipedia, it was founded on 12 January 1991 and is owned by ESAS Holding. Its shares trade on Borsa Istanbul (PGSUS). It is not a member of a major alliance. Its IATA code is PC, its ICAO code is PGT and its call sign is SUNTURK.
In October 2026, FlightGlobal reported that Pegasus had completed its acquisition of Czech Airlines and Smartwings. The airlines are expected to keep separate brands, and the combined fleet is more than 175 aircraft.
Network and hubs
Wikipedia lists operating bases at Istanbul, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, Ankara, Antalya, Bodrum, Dalaman, Ercan, İzmir, Adana/Mersin, Kayseri, Samsun and Trabzon. The airline serves about 156 destinations across Europe, Asia and North Africa, as well as a large Turkish domestic network.
Fleet
Pegasus operates about 130 aircraft (Wikipedia, 2026), mostly from the Airbus A320neo family. The Smartwings and Czech Airlines aircraft are not included in this figure.
On board
Pegasus sells seats through fare bundles rather than a single all-inclusive fare. The flight bundles page says the Saver Plus bundle includes seat selection (excluding extra legroom seats), 20 kg of checked baggage, a sandwich and Fly & Watch in-flight entertainment. Other meals can be ordered. Details of cabin classes and seat pitch were not confirmed in the sources used.
Good to know
- Baggage: the Saver bundle includes 15 kg on domestic flights and 20 kg on international and Cyprus flights. Cabin Zero reports that since February 2024 international bundles have set separate limits for a cabin bag and an under-seat bag, so check the rules for the bundle you buy.
- Changes: Pegasus Flex (unlimited changes) can be added to a ticket, according to the airline FAQ.
- Loyalty: the programme is Pegasus BolBol. BolPoints can pay for seat selection, extra baggage, Flex and meals on flypgs.com and the app.
- Punctuality: Statista reported 75.07% of flights departing within 15 minutes of schedule in 2022. This figure is old, so it is not given as a current rating.
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