Fly to guaranteed sun or discover iconic and less explored destinations with Pegasus Airlines’ inspiring range of destinations departing London Stansted via Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen airport with flights from just £50.99 one-way including taxes and charges atflypgs.com/en.
TURKEY: 38 destinations availablefrom London Stansted (3 flights/day) – Istanbul from just £50.99 / other destinations in Turkey from just £85.99
Istanbul, the city that straddles both Asia and Europe, charms with its blend of ancient and modern, from mosques and palaces to high-end hotels. In contrast, the Aegean coast reveals gems such as Alacati, with traditional stone houses and delicious regional food and wine. Or luxuriate on the Lycian coast in towns such as Kaş or Kalkan with white sand beaches, crystal clear waters and ancient ruins nearby. Visitors to Turkey can reap the benefit of the pound, which has risen by 24% against the Turkish lira over the past year.
NORTH CYPRUS: Twice daily from London Stanstedfrom just £97.99
The photogenic town of Kyrenia is characterised by traditional wooden gulets along the harbour with the Venetian castle towering above. The coastline offers windswept beaches and family-friendly resorts with plentiful opportunities to sample mouth-watering multi-course meze full of delicious local specialities.
TBILISI: Daily flight from London Stanstedfrom just £112
Once a Soviet republic, Georgia is gaining popularity but is still an off-the-beaten-track destination. With stunning scenery and a reputation for inviting cuisine and a lively nightlife, Georgia’s capital city also offers picturesque architecture and a strong arts and cultural scene.
UAE: Abu Dhabi Three times weekly and Dubai daily from London Stansted from just £112
Capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi’s charms range from family friendly beaches and water parks to desert landscapes. Revealing its history through its culture and its museums, the Louvre Abu Dhabi just opened on Saadiyat Island in a strikingly modern £1 billion building designed by Jean Nouvel. Just an hour’s drive away glamorous Dubai beckons with sweeping sand dunes, world-class shopping, the world’s tallest tower and a new arts district.
TEL AVIV: Twice daily from London Stansted from just £112
Tel Aviv is known for its heady nightlife and fine beaches yet its contemporary art galleries and historic Jaffa (Yafo) with its fascinating Arab heritage. Jerusalem, Israel’s largest city and spiritual centre for Jewish, Muslim and Christian religions, is a unique destination with historical sites and world-class museum.
TEHRAN: Daily from London Stansted from just £112
Iran’s fascinating capital offers a heady mix of history, museums, bazaars and traditional teahouses with serene mountain trails in the snow-capped Alborz Mountains.
BEIRUT:Twice daily from London Stansted from just £112
The capital of the Lebanon enjoys an attractive setting on the Mediterranean coast with myriad different districts, a thriving nightlife and captivating cuisine.
ALMATY: Three times weeklyfrom just £141
Kazakhstan’s cosmopolitan capital surprises visitors with its boldly futuristic architecture while more adventurous travellers can hike in the high mountains and green valleys of the Tian Shan
EGYPT: Sharm El Sheikh & Hurghada 3-4 flights per week from London Stansted from just £112
Constant sunshine, sheltered beaches and world-class diving draw visitors to the Red Sea resort of Sharm El Sheikh. Just across the bay, the cosmopolitan resort of Hurghada is the capital of the Red Sea Riviera, with sandy beaches, vibrant nightclubs and, of course, spectacular diving. Both resorts offer incredible value for money.