Cork Airport launch new twice weekly service to Turkey

A new flight service from Cork Airport to Izmir in Turkey has been launched which is being operated by SunExpress, a joint venture of Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

SunExpress is the newest airline to commence operations at Cork Airport, which is reporting that their year to date passenger traffic at the airport is up 14% compared with the same period (January — May) last year.

This new and direct service by SunExpress will be flying twice a week from Cork to Izmir on Boeing 737 aircraft, with return fares starting from €259.99.

To mark the launch, departing passengers on the Cork to Izmir flight on Saturday, May 31, were treated to a selection of Turkish style snacks at a special celebratory event hosted by Cork Airport.

Tobias Bracht, head of sales for SunExpress, said the airline is excited to launch this new route from Cork Airport to Izmir.

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“This new service not only expands our network but also gives travellers from Cork an exciting new gateway to explore the vibrant culture, history, and experiences that Izmir has to offer.

Mr Bracht added: “We’re dedicated to delivering high-quality travel experiences, and this route is another step in delivering meaningful travel opportunities for Irish passengers.”

Tara Finn, head of aviation business development and communications at Cork Airport, said: “We’re thrilled to celebrate the inaugural SunExpress flight to İzmir, which is a brilliant addition to our already exciting summer route network.

“Based on market research, we noted very strong demand for a direct Turkish route, and I would like to thank SunExpress for working with us to introduce this new service,” she added.

“SunExpress is the ninth and the newest airline to operate at Cork Airport, and I have every confidence that the new Izmir route will perform very well indeed.”