Turkish carrier Pegasus Airline has started its new daily service to Sharjah from Sabiha Airport in Istanbul.

The inaugural flight was given a grand welcome by senior aviation officials when it landed at the Sharjah Airport today evening (December 24).

The new daily service between Sharjah and Istanbul was introduced in response to the increasing demand for travel to and from the emirate, a WAM report said.

The route will provide passengers travelling from Sharjah to Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines new options for more destinations in West and North Europe besides Turkey.

Pegasus flights from Sabiha Gokcen Airport will arrive at Sharjah Airport at 1:55 am local time, and depart to Sabiha Airport at 4:04 am local time, the report said.