Corendon Airlines Becomes Turkey’s 196th Largest Private Company in Its 20th Year

Corendon Airlines, one of the leading airlines in Europe and Turkey, continued its upward trend this year on the Capital 500 – Turkey’s Top 500 Private Companies list, one of the most prestigious surveys in the business world.

Ranked 203rd in 2024, Corendon Airlines rose to 196th place in 2025, once again demonstrating its financial success and operational stability.

Achieving this significant milestone in its 20th year, the company has reaffirmed its contribution to the Turkish economy, tourism sector, and employment. Since first being listed on the Capital 500 in 2011, Corendon Airlines has maintained its place without interruption and strengthened its position among Turkey’s leading companies through consistent performance.

“A reflection of our sustainable growth”

Commenting on the achievement, Corendon Airlines Chairman of the Board Yıldıray Karaer made the following statement:

“Since we began our journey in 2005 with the vision of becoming a ‘Holiday Airline,’ we have introduced many firsts to the industry. Over the past 20 years, we have brought millions of passengers together with safe, comfortable, and inspiring travel experiences. Rising from 203rd to 196th on this year’s Capital 500 list is a strong indication of our sustainable growth strategy and operational strength. Beyond financial success, we view this list as evidence of our contribution to the national economy, tourism, and employment.”

Karaer also noted that they serve 10 million passengers annually with a fleet of 35 aircraft, and that they continue to strengthen the fleet with new-generation, fuel-efficient planes. He emphasised that their goals include diversifying their flight network and investing in customer experience.

“I sincerely thank all our team members who contributed to this success and the passengers who choose to fly with us,” he said.