SunExpress Sees Rapid Growth in the UK and Ireland
CEO Dr Max Kownatzki outlines 2025 targets on BusinessLive Sky News London.
In an interview with Darren McCaffrey on BusinessLive Sky News London, SunExpress CEO Dr Max Kownatzki discussed the airline’s rapid growth in the UK and Irish markets, as well as Türkiye’s rising appeal among British travellers.
Kownatzki emphasised that Türkiye continues to win the hearts of UK holidaymakers with its wealth of “sun, culture, and adventure” — and that SunExpress is leading the way in meeting this growing demand.
Fourfold Growth: Targeting 2 Million Seats
“We have quadrupled our seat capacity between the UK, Ireland and Türkiye since 2022,” Kownatzki stated. “For 2025, we are targeting a total of 2 million seats.”
Highlighting that SunExpress is the market leader in flights between the UK/Ireland and Türkiye, Kownatzki noted that the airline plans to expand its flight network even further in 2025.
New Routes, New Airports
As of 2025:
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Direct flights to Türkiye will operate from 13 airports
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A total of 168 weekly flights are planned
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Glasgow, Liverpool, and Cork airports will be added to the network
Value-Focused Service
SunExpress sets itself apart with flexible services tailored to holidaymakers’ needs.
Options such as flexible fare bundles, baggage choices, in-flight meals, free middle seat selection, and a dedicated golf package offer maximum value and comfort for passengers.
