Corendon Airlines has become the main sponsor of Tour of Antalya 2026. Athletes competing in the race, which will be held on 12–15 March, will stay at Corendon Grand Park Lara.
Strong Support for Sports Tourism from Corendon Airlines
Corendon Airlines has become the main sponsor of Tour of Antalya, one of Türkiye’s most prestigious road cycling events. Having supported the organisation since 2018, the brand continues to contribute to sports tourism in 2026.
The race, which will take place between 12–15 March 2026 with the participation of 174 professional athletes, will be contested over four stages.
History and Sport Meet on a Fairytale Course
The race route will be held across Antalya’s historical and natural beauties, stretching from Perge Ancient City to Silyon Ancient City, from Doyran Pond to Kaleiçi and Konyaaltı Beach.
The Saklıkent climb, known as the queen stage, will be the most challenging section of the race. The cyclist who reaches the summit first will claim the “King of the Mountains” Red Climbing Jersey sponsored by Corendon Airlines.
Athletes to Be Hosted at a “Bike-Friendly” Facility
Athletes participating in the organisation will stay at Corendon Grand Park Lara, which holds a “Bike-Friendly Accommodation Facility” certificate. The brand will host the event by ensuring that athletes are accommodated in a comfortable and professional environment.
Corendon Airlines: In Every Field of Sport
Operating with the motto “The Airline of Firsts,” Corendon Airlines continues to contribute to sports tourism through a multi-sponsorship model across many disciplines, from trail running to basketball, volleyball to cycling.
Pınar Pehlivan, Senior Manager of Corporate Communications and Marketing at Corendon Airlines, stated during the organisation’s press conference that they will continue to support athletes on their journey to success with a long-term sponsorship approach.
All Details About the Organisation
- Tour of Antalya 2026 is an international road cycling race.
- Held on Antalya’s historical and touristic routes; the start point is The Land of Legends.
- Taking place between 12–15 March 2026.
- Main sponsor Corendon Airlines; the organisation is held in cooperation with the Turkish Cycling Federation and within the framework of the Union Cycliste Internationale 2026 Road Cycling Calendar.
- In the UCI Europe Tour 2.2 category, in a four-stage international race format.
- Organised to promote Antalya’s cultural and touristic values, develop sports tourism and contribute internationally to the sport of cycling.
Clubs, Teams and Events Supported by Corendon Airlines
“The Airline of Firsts,” Corendon Airlines creates value for Turkish sport through its sponsorships and the competitions it supports. From past to present, together with the trail running races Salomon Cappadocia Ultra-Trail®, Corendon Airlines has provided sponsorship support domestically and internationally to Anadolu Efes Sports Club, Fenerbahçe Opet Women’s Volleyball Team, Fraport TAV Antalyaspor / Corendon Airlines Park Antalya Stadium, Corendon Alanyaspor, Hull City Football Team, Górnik Zabrze Football Club, Polish Golf Union, FC Nürnberg Football Team, Bike Aid Cycling Team, Turkish National Korfball Team, Muratpaşa Belediyespor Women’s Volleyball Team, Muratpaşa Belediyespor Women’s Handball Team, Altınordu Football Club, Beşiktaş Women’s Basketball Team, ITU Basketball Team, Akdeniz University Women’s Handball Team, ITU Honeybees Quidditch Team, ITU Ultimate Frisbee Team, Corendon-Circus Cycling Team, Netherlands Women’s National Volleyball Team, Netherlands National Ice Hockey Team, Haarlem Corendon Kinheim Baseball Team, DEÜ Solaris Solar Cars Team, Corendon Airlines Open, Corendon Sports Open Wheelchair Tennis Tournaments, Corendon Airlines Tahtalı Run to Sky, Tour of Antalya and the Nirvana Gran Fondo Cycling Race.
About Corendon Airlines
Founded in 2004 in the Netherlands as a tour operator, Corendon has grown over time by incorporating an airline, incoming services, and hotels located in Europe, Türkiye and the Caribbean, transforming into a tourism group.
One of the leading tour operators in the Netherlands and Belgium, Corendon Travel also continues its operations in the Danish market. Particularly associated with the Türkiye destination in these markets, Corendon is among the pioneering tour operators offering guests a wide range of products and destinations.
Since its establishment, operating in the aviation sector with the slogan “Make a Difference,” Corendon Airlines has implemented many exemplary practices and firsts. Together with its subsidiaries Corendon Dutch Airlines, established in 2011 and registered in the Netherlands, and Corendon Airlines Europe, established in 2017, it operates flights from many European countries—primarily Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Poland and the United Kingdom—to popular holiday destinations within Europe and in Türkiye. As of 2024, it has become an international airline flying to 165 destinations in 65 countries.
Under the Corendon Hotels & Resorts brand within the Tourism Group, it operates 2 hotels in Antalya (in the Kemer and Lara regions), 5 hotels in Amsterdam and 4 hotels on the Caribbean island of Curaçao.
