LONDON (2 September 2026) — Pegasus Airlines, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, and AirAsia Group*, one of Asia's largest low-cost airline groups, have launched a codeshare partnership linking their networks at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen. It is the first codeshare agreement in AirAsia's history, and it opens for sale today.

Pegasus guests can now book flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Kuala Lumpur operated by AirAsia X, the Group's long-haul airline, through Pegasus' own sales channels, connecting from across the Pegasus domestic and international network with check-in and baggage handled through to the final destination. AirAsia X has flown the route four times a week since November 2025 and will increase it to daily by February 2027.

In the other direction, AirAsia guests can connect at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen onto Pegasus flights to destinations including London Stansted, Moscow Vnukovo, Zurich, Athens and Ankara - the first time Pegasus' network has been linked to Southeast Asia on a single ticket. 

Güliz Öztürk, CEO, Pegasus Airlines, said: "Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen is a natural connecting point between Europe and Asia. That AirAsia's first-ever codeshare is with Pegasus Airlines is a source of pride: it reflects the network we have built from Istanbul over two decades, and a hub that continues to grow. Our guests can now reach Kuala Lumpur seamlessly and, from there, AirAsia's network of more than 140 destinations across Asia-Pacific, while travellers from Southeast Asia and beyond gain a gateway into Türkiye and Europe. We will build on this together, developing a more integrated travel ecosystem across both networks and opening up more destinations, simpler journeys and affordable fares for our guests." 

Bo Lingam, Group CEO, AirAsia Group, said: “As AirAsia’s first-ever codeshare, this partnership marks a meaningful milestone in our 25th year and the next chapter in our evolution from a leading Asean low-cost carrier into a truly global travel network. By connecting our extensive network across Asia with Pegasus’ strong network from Istanbul, spanning 161 destinations across 57 countries, we are making Europe more accessible to our guests while creating a gateway for European travellers to discover Asean and beyond. This partnership gives travellers more choices, connectivity and opportunities to explore the world at affordable fares, while laying the foundation for even greater connectivity through strategic partnerships in the future.”

The two airlines plan to extend the partnership to further destinations across both networks, with Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen and Kuala Lumpur as the connecting points.

*AirAsia Group, formerly known as AirAsia X Berhad