Sabiha Gökçen Named Europe's Fastest-Growing Major Airport in H1 2026

 

Sabiha Gökçen Named Europe's Fastest-Growing Major Airport in H1 2026

Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen International Airport recorded the highest growth rate among facility operators in the “Major Airports” category across Europe during the first half of 2026. The performance highlights increasing international and domestic passenger traffic traversing the city's secondary aviation hub, solidifying its role in regional connectivity.

• Sources & Coverage:

  • Hürriyet Daily News

  • Anadolu Ajansı

Qatar Airways Adjusts Winter 2026 European Flight Schedules for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen

 

Qatar Airways Adjusts Winter 2026 European Flight Schedules for Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen

AeroRoutes reports indicate that Qatar Airways has modified its European and Caucasus service schedules for the North West 2026 (NW26) season. Under the revised operational plan, direct flights to select European destinations, including Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), remain subject to schedule cancellations while capacity on other European routes is redistributed.

Sources & References

• AeroRoutes: Qatar Airways NW26 Europe / Caucasus Service Changes