SunExpress adds 10,000 extra UK seats for summer 2025
Additional seats will be offered by SunExpress on the following key routes to Türkiye's most popular holiday destinations between August and October:
London Gatwick – Antalya
London Stansted – Antalya
Bristol – Antalya
Birmingham – Antalya
Edinburgh – Dalaman
SunExpress offers a range of fares to support the diverse needs of passengers, with a blend of different options including baggage allowances, seat reservations, check-in options and booking flexibility. The fares are offered in a bundle format so they can be tailored to customers' differing needs, providing increased choice and the potential for greater savings.
In addition to 'summer sun and beach' travel, SunExpress caters for a number of other types of travel including cultural, archaeological, and culinary tourism, and sports travel.
SunExpress is a value carrier with a strong presence on the Turkish Riviera and in Anatolia. The airline operates in a total of 237 routes to 92 destinations across 35 countries. Tickets are available now via SunExpress.com or from travel agents.
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