Turkey’s leading low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines is launching new direct flights from Manchester and London Gatwick to the Turkish holiday destinations of Antalya and Dalaman on May 2nd 2010. All direct flights are available to book now on www.flypgs.com.

The popular holiday destinations of Antalya and Dalaman on the Turkish Riviera are easier to reach than ever with Pegasus’ new direct flights from Manchester and London Gatwick airports, launching 2nd May 2010. During the summer season there will be direct flights from Manchester to Antalya every Sunday and direct flights to Dalaman every Monday and Friday; and from London Gatwick, direct flights to Antalya every Sunday and to Dalaman every Monday and Friday.  .  A long holiday season offering plenty of sunshine, countless activities, family-friendly beaches, hidden coves, delicious cuisine, warm Mediterranean hospitality and a huge range of accommodation options to suit every budget are just some of the attractions of both Antalya and Dalaman.

Sertac Haybat, General Manager of Pegasus Airlines, says: “We are delighted to be adding new direct flight routes to our summer timetable in response to ever-growing demand from our British customers. It is expected that more travellers than ever will visit Turkey from the UK in 2010 and we are proud to be part of this increase in Turkey’s popularity.” See below for further details of Pegasus’ new Manchester summer flight schedule for 2010.

Andrew Harrison, Commercial Director for Manchester Airport, said: “Holidays in Turkey are proving to be incredibly popular in 2010 because it’s outside the Euro-zone so the addition of services to Dalaman and Antalya will give our passengers further choice this year. Several airlines are expanding out of Manchester, which we’re delighted to see, and I’m confident that passengers will be choosing Manchester over its competitors during the busy summer season.”

Pegasus Airlines is the best way to see Turkey for less – Cheap and convenient direct flights from Manchester mean you can now sample the country’s array of delights all summer long.