SunExpress, the Turkish-German joint venture airline, and Eurowings, one of the leading carriers within the Lufthansa Group, are entering the summer season with a strong partnership. The two airlines have signed a new codeshare agreement covering flights to Turkey.
Aimed at strengthening air connectivity between Europe and Turkey, the codeshare agreement will provide passengers with access to a broader destination network. Under the agreement, certain flights operated by Eurowings will now also be available for booking under SunExpress flight numbers (XQ).
New Codeshare Flights Make Travel to Turkey More Accessible
The following Eurowings-operated routes will be available for booking through SunExpress sales channels:
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Cologne/Bonn (CGN) – Samsun (SZF) | Launch: 4 July 2025
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Düsseldorf (DUS) – Kütahya Zafer (KZR) | Launch: 5 July 2025
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Cologne/Bonn (CGN) – Kayseri (ASR) | Launch: 7 July 2025
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Düsseldorf (DUS) – Samsun (SZF) | Launch: 15 July 2025
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Stuttgart (STR) – Çukurova (COV) | Launch: 31 July 2025
In addition, select SunExpress flights to Antalya throughout the year will be available under Eurowings flight numbers. Bookings can be made via the official SunExpress website, travel agencies, and tour operators.
Full Support from Airline Executives
Commenting on the new partnership, SunExpress CEO Max Kownatzki said:
“Together with Eurowings, we are offering a richer network of flights to Turkey. This partnership provides more options and flexibility for both holidaymakers heading to the Turkish Riviera and guests visiting loved ones in Anatolia. This trusted collaboration with the Lufthansa Group once again highlights Turkey’s global significance in tourism.”
Jens Bischof, CEO and Chief Commercial Officer of Eurowings, added:
“We aim to gradually expand this partnership to make the travel experience even more attractive for our shared customers.”

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