Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has launched direct flights between Istanbul and Bilbao.
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”.
