Having left behind 20 years in the aviation and tourism sectors, Corendon Airlines celebrated its anniversary in the sky with thousands of passengers. On Saturday, April 12, 2025, passengers on approximately 80 flights departing from 32 different airports in Europe and Egypt were treated to special moments with surprises.

Corendon Airlines, which has maintained its steady growth since its establishment, thanked its passengers with friendship bracelets and chocolates on the 20th anniversary of its first flight on April 12, 2005. This meaningful celebration created a festive atmosphere on the flights and reflected the brand's customer-oriented approach.

"We bring approximately 500,000 tourists to our country every year"

Yıldıray Karaer, Chairman of the Board of Corendon Airlines, made the following statements in his assessment of the 20th year:

“As Corendon Airlines, we are proud to have been serving the tourism and aviation sectors for exactly 20 years. We make significant contributions to tourism by bringing approximately 500,000 tourists to our country every year. We continue our activities with the same belief and determination as on the first day. In the coming period, we will continue to write a success story in the sky with our innovative services, strong fleet and our vision that focuses on customer satisfaction.”

The first plane to land at Sabiha Gökçen was from Corendon

Corendon Airlines also has the distinction of being the first passenger plane to land at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport with its flight from Eindhoven Airport in the Netherlands in 2005. Today, with its modern fleet of 31 Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, the airline carries nearly 10 million passengers annually and operates regular flights to more than 50 destinations worldwide. It makes significant contributions to the number of tourists coming to Turkey, especially with its direct flights to important Mediterranean holiday destinations.