Reliability Index

10/10

Comfort Index

4/7

Environmental Index

5/10

SunExpress

Overview

Details

  • Full Name: Güneş Ekspres Havacılık A.Ş.
  • Founded: October 1989
  • Headquarters: Antalya, Turkey
  • Main Hub: Antalya Airport (AYT)
  • Secondary Hubs: İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport (ADB), Ankara Esenboğa Airport (ESB)
  • Fleet Size: Approximately 50 aircraft
  • Memberships/Alliances: Not a member of any major global airline alliance
  • Website: sunexpress.com
  • IATA Code: XQ
  • ICAO Code: SXS

History

SunExpress was established in October 1989 as a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. The airline commenced operations in 1990, initially focusing on charter services between Europe and Turkey. Over the years, SunExpress expanded its operations to include scheduled flights, becoming a key player in connecting various European cities with popular Turkish destinations. The airline specializes in direct connections between Europe and Turkey, catering to both leisure travelers and those visiting family and friends.

Fleet & Aircraft

Short-Range Aircraft (Narrow-Body)

  • Boeing 737 aircraft

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Route Network

SunExpress connects various European cities with Turkish destinations such as Antalya, İzmir, and Ankara, as well as numerous Anatolian cities. This extensive network serves both the tourism sector and the Turkish diaspora in Europe.

To find out the extent of the destinations flown by SunExpress, Click Here.

Cabin Classes & Service

SunExpress provides an all-economy class service, focusing on affordability and convenience. Passengers can customize their travel experience by purchasing additional services such as extra legroom seats, in-flight meals, and priority boarding.

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Loyalty Program

SunExpress offers a loyalty program called SunExpress Rewards allowing frequent flyers to accumulate points based on their travel and redeem them for various benefits, including free flights and service upgrades. The program is designed to reward regular passengers with added value and exclusive offers.

Find out more Here.

Lounges

While SunExpress does not operate its own lounges, passengers have the option to access partner lounges at select airports for a fee through the SunExpress Lounge Pass program. These lounges provide amenities such as comfortable seating, complimentary refreshments, and Wi-Fi access, enhancing the pre-flight experience.

For more information, Click Here.

Sustainability & Environmental Efforts

SunExpress’ website has some information on the airline’s sustainability measures Here.

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