DIRECT FLIGHTS BEGIN FROM SABIHA GÖKÇEN TO CLUJ, THE GATEWAY TO CENTRAL EUROPE
Pegasus Airlines launched direct flights today connecting Cluj-Napoca, Romania's second-largest city, to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Flights to Cluj-Napoca, the cultural, academic, and industrial center of Transylvania, will operate three days a week.
Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), Türkiye's second-largest airport and Europe's eighth-largest in terms of passenger numbers, is diversifying Istanbul's and Türkiye's European connections with new destinations. Pegasus Airlines recently launched direct flights from its home base, Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW), to Cluj-Napoca, Romania's second-largest city and considered the "gateway to Central Europe."
Pegasus Airlines flights, commencing May 20, 2025, are scheduled to operate three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday). Pegasus Airlines also operates five direct flights per week from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Bucharest, the capital of Romania.
Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul's gateway to the world, is constantly strengthening its access to Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, while its connection to Cluj connects Istanbul's cultural and historical riches to 145 destinations worldwide, including 52 countries and 106 international and 39 domestic routes.
From Istanbul to Count Dracula's Castle
Known for its rich cultural and artistic heritage, vibrant green spaces, and historical and touristic attractions, Cluj-Napoca is also one of Europe's emerging centers for education, digital technology, and the influence of its advanced universities. The city also attracts tourists due to its proximity to Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), considered an iconic landmark in Transylvania and associated with the legend of Dracula (Vlad Tepeş). Unirii Square, St. Michael's Church, Banffy Palace, and Cetățuia Hill are among Cluj-Napoca's historical and touristic landmarks. The modern café and restaurant scene, which permeates the city, offers visitors a variety of international flavors alongside Romanian cuisine.