Sabiha Gökçen to Tripoli Direct Flights Launched | Pegasus

Direct Flights from Sabiha Gökçen to Tripoli Have Launched! ✈️🇱🇾

Travelers flying from Istanbul to North Africa now have another option! Pegasus Airlines has launched direct flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (ISG) International Airport and Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. 🎉

The new route expands air travel options between Türkiye and Libya and will also support commercial, tourism and cultural exchange between the two countries.

🗓️ Which Days Do Istanbul – Tripoli Flights Operate?

👉 First two weeks: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
👉 From October 19, 2026: Daily

📍 Flight Details at a Glance

🛫 Departure: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG)
🛬 Arrival: Tripoli Mitiga International Airport
✈️ Airline: Pegasus Airlines
🔁 Flight type: Direct

🎀 The New Route Was Launched with a Ceremony

The opening ceremony for the Tripoli route was hosted by Hanita Ahmad, Managing Director of ISG, the terminal operator of Sabiha Gökçen Airport. Attendees included Libya's Ambassador to Ankara Mustafa Elgelaib, Embassy Counsellor Mohamed Tawil, Financial Attaché Elazher Kshair and Pegasus Airlines' senior management.

The new route is more than just a flight connection. It is also an important step in strengthening the close relationship between Türkiye and Libya and developing travel between the two countries. It also supports Sabiha Gökçen's goals of reaching new markets and strengthening Istanbul's position as a regional connection hub.

🏛️ Tripoli: A Gateway to North Africa

Located on the Mediterranean coast, Tripoli is one of Libya's most important centers of trade, culture and daily life. With its historic city fabric, strategic location and role in regional trade, the city holds great potential for travel between Türkiye and Libya. 🌊

🌍 From Tripoli to the World via Istanbul

The new route also makes travel easier for passengers flying from Tripoli. Thanks to Sabiha Gökçen's extensive flight network, they can transfer in Istanbul and easily reach:

🇹🇷 Domestic destinations across Türkiye
🇪🇺 Europe
🏔️ The Balkans and the Caucasus
🕌 The Middle East
🌄 Central Asia

✈️ Sabiha Gökçen's Flight Network Keeps Growing

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport offers connections to a total of 119 international and 39 domestic destinations across 56 countries with 21 airlines. With the addition of Tripoli flights, the airport continues to expand its network linking different regions through Istanbul.

Whether you're planning a business trip, a family visit or a journey of discovery to Tripoli, you can now fly direct from Istanbul's Asian side! ✈️🇹🇷🇱🇾