Pegasus Airlines (Turkish: Pegasus Hava Taşımacılığı A.Ş.) Overview
Pro stress-test →Pegasus Airlines is a Turkish low-cost airline headquartered in the Kurtköy area of Pendik, Turkey, with bases at several Turkish airports. The airline operates flights to more than 100 destinations in over 40 countries. As of December 31, 2024, it operated 118 aircraft.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company was transformed from a charter airline to a low-cost airline. In December 2025, Pegasus signed an agreement to acquire Smartwings and its parent company Czech Airlines in a deal worth €154 million. Pegasus continues to operate flights to Russia despite its invasion of Ukraine, aligning with Turkey's close diplomatic and economic ties to Moscow and allocating significant resources for Russian passengers.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Pegasus was the second-largest airline in Turkey in 2012. The carrier competes with Turkish Airlines (dominant flag carrier) and regional low-cost carriers across Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia. Recent acquisition strategy targets Central European market consolidation against larger European competitors.
Industry Context
Pegasus Airlines (Turkish: Pegasus Hava Taşımacılığı A.Ş.) operates in Airlines / Aviation.
Key facts
Founded: 1990 · Headquarters: Istanbul, Turkey · Employees: 9,223 · Market cap: $102.15B TRY