Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), the 2nd largest airport in Turkey and the 8th largest airport in Europe in terms of passenger numbers, is diversifying Istanbul's and Turkey's European connections with new destinations. Finally, Pegasus Airlines started direct flights from its home base Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) to Cluj-Napoca, Romania's second largest city and described as the 'gateway to Central Europe'. 

The flights, which started with Pegasus Airlines as of May 20, 2025, are planned as 3 times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). Pegasus Airlines organizes 5 direct flights a week from Sabiha Gökçen to Bucharest, the capital of Romania.

Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Istanbul's gateway to the world, strengthens its access to Europe, the Middle East and North Africa day by day, and with the Cluj connection, it brings together the cultural and historical richness of Istanbul with 52 countries and 106 international and 39 domestic routes with a total of 145 destinations worldwide.

From Istanbul to Count Dracula's Castle

Known for its rich cultural and artistic heritage, oxygen-rich green areas, historical and touristic spots, Cluj-Napoca is also one of the rising centers of Europe in the fields of education, digital and technology, thanks to its advanced universities. The city also attracts tourists with its proximity to Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle), considered one of the iconic spots of the Transylvanian region and identified with the legend of Dracula (Vlad Tepesh). Unirii Square, St. Michael's Church, Banffy Palace and Cetățuia Hill are among the historical and touristic landmarks of Cluj-Napoca. The modern café and restaurant culture that surrounds the city offers Romanian cuisine as well as international flavors.