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Budget Carrier · Turkey

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✈️ About SunExpress

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IATA Code
XQ
SunExpress
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Country
Turkey
Europe
🏷️
Type
Budget
Carrier
🔍
Providers
100+
Compared live

SunExpress is a budget airline based in Turkey, operating across the Europe aviation market. As a low-cost carrier, SunExpress focuses on providing affordable air travel with competitive base fares.

Use our search tool above to compare SunExpress flights across 500+ airlines and 100+ booking providers simultaneously — including Kiwi, Skyscanner, Expedia, and Trip.com — to always find the best available price.

💡 Getting the Best SunExpress Fare

Always compare SunExpress prices across multiple platforms before booking. Prices for the same flight can vary significantly between providers. Book 6–8 weeks in advance and fly on Tuesday or Wednesday for the lowest fares.

Flying with SunExpress

As a budget carrier, SunExpress typically offers very low base fares but may charge separately for checked baggage, seat selection, and onboard meals. Always check the total all-in price before comparing against other airlines.

📌 Pro tip: Always check the total fare including all fees when comparing SunExpress against other airlines. A slightly higher headline price from another carrier can sometimes be cheaper overall once you factor in baggage and seat costs.

🌍 Popular Departure Airports

Istanbul
IST
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Istanbul
SAW
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Ankara
ESB
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Antalya
AYT
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Izmir
ADB
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London
LHR
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London
LGW
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London
STN
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London
LTN
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London
LCY
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Manchester
MAN
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Birmingham
BHX
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📅 Best Time to Book SunExpress Flights

Peak Season
Jul–Aug · Dec–Jan
High
Book 3–4 months ahead
Shoulder
Apr–Jun · Sep–Oct
Medium
Book 6–8 weeks ahead
Low Season
Nov–Mar
Lowest
Best deals available
Cheapest Days
Tue · Wed · Sat
−15%
vs Fri/Sun average

🧳 SunExpress Baggage & Travel Tips

Before booking with SunExpress, always check the latest baggage policy on the airline's official website. Key things to verify:

  • Cabin bag size and weight limits — vary significantly between carriers and fare classes
  • Checked baggage fees — adding baggage at booking is almost always cheaper than at the airport
  • Seat selection policy — some airlines assign seats randomly for free, others charge
  • Check-in deadlines — most airlines close online check-in 1–2 hours before departure
💡 Save Money on SunExpress

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Check-In & Boarding

Always complete online check-in when it opens — usually 24–48 hours before departure. Arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before domestic and 3 hours before international flights.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the cheapest SunExpress flights?
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Use our comparison tool above to search across 500+ airlines and 100+ providers simultaneously. Book 6–8 weeks in advance, fly on Tuesday or Wednesday, and set a price alert for your preferred route.
Is SunExpress safe to fly with?
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SunExpress holds a valid Air Operator Certificate and operates under the aviation safety regulations of Turkey. Check independent safety databases such as AirlineRatings.com for current ratings.
What baggage is included with SunExpress?
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As a budget carrier, base fares typically include a small personal item only. Cabin bags and checked luggage are usually paid add-ons.
Can I change or cancel my SunExpress flight?
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Budget fares are often non-refundable but may allow date changes for a fee. Flexible fare options are available at a higher price.
How early should I arrive for a SunExpress flight?
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Arrive at least 2 hours before domestic and 3 hours before international flights. Check-in and boarding gate deadlines are strictly enforced.

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SunExpress’ route network

Counted from published nonstop services rather than live schedules, so this describes the shape and reach of SunExpress’ network - its bases, how far it ranges and how much it leans on partners - rather than today’s timetable.

Airline typeBudget
IATA codeXQ
Home countryTurkey
Nonstop routes74
Airports served21
Countries served6
Aircraft types in use1
Sold as codeshare0%

Main and secondary hubs

Ranked by how many of SunExpress’ nonstop routes touch each airport. The first is the primary base; the rest are secondary bases and focus cities.

AirportIATACityRoutesRole
Adnan Menderes International AirportADBGaziemir30Primary hub
Antalya International AirportAYTAntalya24Secondary hub
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International AirportSAWPendik, Istanbul20Secondary hub
Stuttgart AirportSTRStuttgart6Focus city
Düsseldorf AirportDUSDüsseldorf6Focus city
Hamburg Helmut Schmidt AirportHAMHamburg6Focus city

Aircraft types on SunExpress’ network

Recorded against SunExpress’ published routes, most-frequent first. This comes from a scheduled-service dataset that is refreshed periodically rather than live, so it reflects the shape of the fleet — narrow-body versus wide-body, regional jets versus mainline — more reliably than it reflects any individual variant flying today.

AircraftCodeRoutes
Boeing 737-80073874

Where SunExpress flies

SunExpress serves 6 countries on published nonstop routes. These are the best represented.

Germany 10 Austria 4 Türkiye 3 France 1 Switzerland 1 Netherlands 1

Baggage, changes and fare conditions

Allowances and fees differ by fare brand, route and booking channel, and carriers revise them often. Rather than print a number that may be wrong on the day you fly, here is what actually varies with SunExpress and what to confirm before you pay.

Cabin baggageBudget carriers commonly include one small under-seat bag only; a full-size overhead cabin bag is usually a paid extra. Check the dimensions, not just the weight.
Checked baggageAlmost always priced separately, and cheapest when added at booking rather than at the airport.
Seat selectionAdvance selection is typically chargeable; free assignment at check-in is the fallback. Extra-legroom and exit rows carry a premium.
ChangesWhether a change is permitted, and the fee plus any fare difference, is set by your fare brand rather than by the airline as a whole.
Cancellation and refundsRefundability is a fare-brand property. Even on non-refundable fares, government taxes and some charges are usually reclaimable.
Name changesRules vary widely - some carriers permit a correction for a fee, others require a new booking. Check spelling against your passport at the time of booking.
Infants and childrenUnder-twos usually travel on a lap for a percentage of the adult fare; a seat requires a child fare and an approved restraint.
PetsIn-cabin carriage, hold carriage and breed restrictions differ per carrier and per destination, and some routes prohibit animals entirely.
Special assistanceRequest at least 48 hours ahead. Assistance is a legal entitlement in the EU, UK and US, but it must be booked to be guaranteed.

Where to confirm: the binding text is SunExpress’ own conditions of carriage and the fare rules shown at checkout. If your ticket is a codeshare, the operating carrier’s baggage rules normally apply to the whole journey.

SunExpress at a glance

IATA code
XQ
Based in
Turkey
Carrier type
Budget
Primary region
Europe
Nonstop routes
74
Airports served
21
Main aircraft
Boeing 737-800
Busiest origin
Antalya (AYT)
Airports on top routes
9
Countries touched
4
Longest top route
HAM to AYT · 2,454 km
Network figures are drawn from this airline's most-searched routes across our booking partners, not from its full published timetable.

Most searched SunExpress routes

Updated 30 Aug 2026
RouteAirportsDurationFrom
Izmir to AntalyaADB → AYT2h 15m€72
Antalya to IzmirAYT → ADB2h 15m€63
Antalya to FrankfurtAYT → FRA19h 00m€177
Frankfurt to AntalyaFRA → AYT25h 30m€152
Munich to AntalyaMUC → AYT29h 10m€140
Antalya to MunichAYT → MUC14h 15m€160
Antalya to ViennaAYT → VIE5h 40m€129
Adana to AntalyaADA → AYT——
Antalya to AdanaAYT → ADA——
Vienna to AntalyaVIE → AYT5h 35m€118
Antalya to BerlinAYT → BER6h 45m€118
Antalya to ZurichAYT → ZRH6h 50m€143
Routes ranked by traveller search volume across our booking partners. Fares are the cheapest found recently on each route from any airline, not necessarily on SunExpress.