Flights have commenced from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (ISG), the city’s airport, to two of Egypt’s leading destinations: Luxor and Marsa Alam. Pegasus Airlines will operate reciprocal flights twice a week to Luxor and Marsa Alam, its fifth and sixth destinations in Egypt, following Alexandria, Hurghada, Cairo, and Sharm El-Sheikh.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (ISG) International Airport continues to expand its flight network with the goal of bringing accessible travel to even more destinations. With flights to 152 destinations in 53 countries — 113 international and 39 domestic — ISG continues to strengthen its position as a strategic hub directly connecting Istanbul to attractive destinations through key partnerships. With the addition of Luxor and Marsa Alam, it has also reinforced its leisure tourism network.
10,000 additional passengers to be carried with the new routes
With the launch of Luxor and Marsa Alam, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport is taking on an important role in connecting travellers through Türkiye. These routes aim to generate a strong passenger flow to Egypt, particularly from the Middle East, Europe, and the Caucasus regions, thanks to Pegasus’s extensive flight network. With this strategic expansion, Pegasus expects to make a significant contribution to its Egypt operations and carry an additional 10,000 passengers in total. This target stands as a clear indicator of ISG’s growing global connectivity capacity.
The cultural heart of Egypt – Luxor: “The world’s largest open-air museum”
Home to the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, both listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Luxor is the centre of Egypt’s cultural and historical tourism. Known as “the world’s largest open-air museum”, the city attracts a high volume of visitors throughout the year. The growing interest in cultural tourism from Europe makes Pegasus’s Luxor route a strategically significant addition.
The hidden paradise of the Red Sea – Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam, famous for the Red Sea’s unique coral reefs, is known for its exceptional diving sites such as Dolphin House and Elphinstone Reef. Dubbed “the Maldives of Egypt”, this resort destination is particularly popular in the European market during the winter season, strengthening Pegasus’s holiday tourism network. The Marsa Alam route provides Pegasus with a premium holiday destination alternative to Hurghada and Sharm El-Sheikh.
