{"id":372058,"date":"2026-03-29T22:49:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T22:49:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/372058\/"},"modified":"2026-03-29T22:49:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T22:49:08","slug":"thousands-of-passengers-stranded-around-turkiye-today-as-istanbul-antalya-izmir-mugla-and-more-cancel-209-and-delay-173-flights-disrupting-pegasus-airlines-turkish-airlines-sunexpress-ajet-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/372058\/","title":{"rendered":"Thousands Of Passengers Stranded Around T\u00fcrkiye Today As Istanbul, Antalya, \u0130zmir, Mu\u011fla And More Cancel 209 And Delay 173 Flights, Disrupting Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, AJet, And Others"},"content":{"rendered":"

Home<\/a> \u00bb Latest Travel News<\/a> \u00bb Thousands Of Passengers Stranded Around T\u00fcrkiye Today As Istanbul, Antalya, \u0130zmir, Mu\u011fla And More Cancel 209 And Delay 173 Flights, Disrupting Pegasus Airlines, Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, AJet, And Others <\/p>\n

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Thousands of travellers left stranded in T\u00fcrkiye today as flight operations across Istanbul, Antalya, \u0130zmir, Mu\u011fla, Adana, Gaziantep, and Trabzon faced significant disruption, with 209 cancellations and 173 delays combined due to adverse weather conditions.
The affected airports include Istanbul Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en International Airport (167 cancellations, 64 delays), Antalya Airport (12 cancellations, 63 delays), \u0130zmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (7 cancellations, 19 delays), Milas\u2013Bodrum Airport (6 cancellations, 3 delays), \u00c7ukurova International Airport (6 cancellations, 10 delays), Gaziantep O\u011fuzeli Airport (3 cancellations, 6 delays), and Trabzon Airport (8 cancellations, 8 delays), impacting travelers across Istanbul, Antalya, \u0130zmir, Mu\u011fla, Adana, Gaziantep, and Trabzon.
The most affected airline was Pegasus Airlines (205 cancellations, 71 delays), followed by Turkish Airlines (30 delays, 4 cancellations) and SunExpress (33 delays). Other airlines such as AJet (14 delays), Jet2 (7 delays), Flynas (4 delays), Aer Lingus (1 delay), Azimuth (2 delays), and Corendon Airlines (2 delays) also recorded operational disruptions.<\/p>\n

Updated today: A total of 209 cancellations and 173 delays recorded across seven major airports in T\u00fcrkiyePegasus Airlines accounted for 205 cancellations, dominating disruption levels nationwideIstanbul Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en Airport reported 167 cancellations, the highest among all airportsAntalya Airport recorded 63 delays, one of the highest delay countsTrabzon Airport saw equal cancellations and delays (8 each), indicating balanced disruptionSunExpress and Turkish Airlines contributed significantly to delays across multiple citiesDisruptions spread across Istanbul, Antalya, \u0130zmir, Mu\u011fla, Adana, Gaziantep, and TrabzonMost Affected AirportsIstanbul Sabiha G\u00f6k\u00e7en International Airport<\/p>\n

This airport recorded the highest disruption levels, with 167 cancellations and 64 delays, making it the primary contributor to the nationwide impact.<\/p>\n

Antalya Airport<\/p>\n

Antalya saw 12 cancellations and 63 delays, with delays nearly matching Istanbul\u2019s levels and involving multiple airlines.<\/p>\n

\u0130zmir Adnan Menderes International Airport<\/p>\n

\u0130zmir reported 7 cancellations and 19 delays, with moderate disruption led by Pegasus Airlines.<\/p>\n

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Milas\u2013Bodrum Airport<\/p>\n

Milas\u2013Bodrum experienced 6 cancellations and 3 delays, reflecting low traffic but concentrated cancellations.<\/p>\n

\u00c7ukurova International Airport<\/p>\n

\u00c7ukurova recorded 6 cancellations and 10 delays, with disruptions evenly split between Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines delays.<\/p>\n

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Gaziantep O\u011fuzeli Airport<\/p>\n

O\u011fuzeli saw 3 cancellations and 6 delays, with Pegasus Airlines leading both metrics.<\/p>\n

Trabzon Airport<\/p>\n

Trabzon reported 8 cancellations and 8 delays, with cancellations entirely driven by Pegasus Airlines.<\/p>\n

Airlines Most Affected by Flight Cancellations and DelaysPegasus Airlines<\/p>\n

The airline recorded 205 cancellations and 71 delays, making it the most impacted carrier across all airports.<\/p>\n

Turkish Airlines<\/p>\n

The national carrier saw 4 cancellations and 30 delays, with disruptions spread across multiple cities.<\/p>\n

SunExpress<\/p>\n

SunExpress reported 33 delays, primarily in Antalya and Gaziantep.<\/p>\n

AJet<\/p>\n

AJet recorded 14 delays, mainly concentrated in Istanbul.<\/p>\n

Jet2<\/p>\n

Jet2 experienced 7 delays, particularly in Antalya and Bodrum.<\/p>\n

Flynas<\/p>\n

Flynas reported 4 delays, across Istanbul and Trabzon.<\/p>\n

Aer Lingus<\/p>\n

Aer Lingus recorded 1 delay, with minimal operational impact.<\/p>\n

Azimuth<\/p>\n

Azimuth reported 2 delays, though from limited operations.<\/p>\n

Corendon Airlines<\/p>\n

Corendon Airlines also recorded 2 delays, primarily at Antalya.<\/p>\n

What Can Affected Passengers Do?Check flight status frequently when traveling through busy hubs like Istanbul or AntalyaStay in contact with airlines such as Pegasus Airlines or Turkish Airlines for updatesArrive early at airports like \u0130zmir, Trabzon, or Gaziantep to handle unexpected changesKeep travel documents accessible for quick rebooking or verificationMonitor airline alerts for real-time updates on delays and cancellationsConsider flexible itineraries when flying across multiple cities in T\u00fcrkiyeOverview of Flight Cancellations And Delays<\/p>\n

Flight disruptions across T\u00fcrkiye were heavily concentrated around Pegasus Airlines, which dominated cancellations across Istanbul, Antalya, \u0130zmir, Mu\u011fla, Adana, Gaziantep, and Trabzon. Meanwhile, Turkish Airlines and SunExpress contributed significantly to delays, particularly in Antalya, Istanbul, and \u0130zmir. Additional carriers including AJet, Jet2, Flynas, and Corendon Airlines also recorded delays across multiple routes.
The cities of Istanbul, Antalya, \u0130zmir, Mu\u011fla, Adana, Gaziantep, and Trabzon remained central to the disruption pattern, with Istanbul leading in cancellations and Antalya closely following in delays. The overall data highlights a concentrated operational strain across key domestic and international travel hubs in T\u00fcrkiye.
The cities of Istanbul, Antalya, \u0130zmir, and Mu\u011fla remained central to the disruption pattern, with Istanbul leading in cancellations and Antalya closely following in delays. Overall, the data reflects a concentrated operational strain on specific airlines and airports, with ripple effects across multiple routes and carriers.<\/p>\n

Source: Different airports and\u00a0FlightAware<\/a><\/p>\n

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