Saudi Arabian national carrier flynas has announced the launch of codeshare flights with leading Turkish budget carrier Pegasus Airlines as part of efforts to expand its route network in Turkey.

The first phase of the codeshare agreement between the two airlines will open up five new destinations for flynas guests traveling to Turkey – including Antalya, Ankara, Adana, Hatay and Trabzon – by leveraging on Pegasus Airlines’ extensive network of domestic flights departing from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. Everyday low fares are available via flynas.com or your local travel agent.

The first codeshare flight takes effect from May 15, with this partnership enabling Saudi residents to enjoy seamless booking and travel between Saudi Arabia and popular destinations across Turkey, while for Turkish nationals residing in the kingdom, visiting their families in Turkey will now become easier and more convenient.

“We are excited at the prospect of opening up five important cities of Turkey to passengers from Saudi Arabia. Pegasus Airlines is Turkey’s leading private airline and brings a pedigree of over two decades of being at the forefront of innovation within the Turkish aviation landscape. Connecting with such a reputable domestic partner will allow us to offer a new level of convenience and connectivity to flynas guests traveling from the kingdom to experience Turkey and its many stunning attractions,” said Bander Al Mohanna, Group CEO of NAS Holding. “The codeshare agreement with Pegasus Airlines reflects flynas’ continuing commitment to provide new routes and destinations to our guests.”

Commenting on the significance for Pegasus Airlines, Güliz Öztürk, Pegasus Airlines chief commercial officer, said: “As a result of this codeshare agreement all passengers travelling on Flynas’ network can book their flights on Flynas’ website flynas.com and through its sales agents to Trabzon, Ankara, Hatay, Adana and Antalya via Pegasus’ main hub at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport. We are delighted that this agreement that will contribute to the expansion of Pegasus’ regional influence, as well as presenting new opportunities for both airlines.” - TradeArabia News Service