Corendon Airlines, one of Europe’s leading airlines, celebrated its 20th anniversary with a magnificent Gala Night held at Antalya’s Cosmos Theatre. The event, themed “20 Happy Flight Years,” brought together distinguished guests from the aviation and tourism industries, as well as representatives from public institutions, business, sports, politics, and media. Hosted by Başak Koç, the night was attended by notable figures including Antalya Governor Hulusi Şahin, Antalya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Muhittin Böcek, Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Yusuf Hacısüleyman, Acun Ilıcalı, Yılmaz Vural, and Ertem Şener, among others.

Since embarking on its journey in 2005 under the motto “Holiday Airline,” Corendon Airlines has introduced numerous innovations, offering millions of guests comfortable and inspiring travel experiences. With its innovative approach and strong partnerships, the airline marked its 20-year success story with this grand celebration.

“Guests showed great interest”

The Gala Night, held on Thursday, May 22, at Antalya’s Cosmos Theatre, where art, entertainment, and technology intertwined, was hosted by Corendon Airlines Chairman Yıldıray Karaer and Corendon Tourism Group Co-Founder Atılay Uslu. The event saw enthusiastic participation from business partners from countries including Turkey, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Egypt, the UK, and Austria, as well as numerous guests from public institutions, aviation, tourism, business, sports, politics, and media.

“More than just an airline…”

In his opening speech, Yıldıray Karaer reflected on Corendon Airlines’ journey in the skies, stating: “Twenty years ago, during a car trip from Brussels to Amsterdam with my partner Atılay, we decided to establish Corendon Airlines. Our goal was not merely to create an airline but to build a holiday airline that connects people with safe, comfortable, and heartfelt service. Today, seeing this dream transform into a great success shared with millions of passengers fills us with immense pride.”

“With a fleet of 35 aircraft, we’ve become a family that reaches 10 million passengers annually and generates significant revenue for the tourism sector”

Yıldıray Karaer emphasized their efforts to create an innovative, dynamic, and reliable brand, continuing: “Over the past 20 years, Corendon has grown not only as an airline brand but also as a community built with a strong team, trusted business partners, and loyal passengers. With a fleet of 35 aircraft, we’ve become a family that reaches 10 million passengers annually and generates significant revenue for the tourism sector. We take pride in our achievements, but our journey is far from over. We aim to keep evolving, providing high-quality service, and soaring together for many more years.”

In his speech, Karaer expressed gratitude to valued business partners, the employees he described as “the heart of the company,” and the millions of passengers who choose Corendon, saying, “We are thrilled to share this very special 20th-anniversary celebration with you. Let’s continue flying toward the future together.”

“A star-studded night”

The Gala Night was crowned with unforgettable performances. The stage was entrusted to artists representing the destinations Corendon Airlines serves, embodying the spirit of their cities. Renowned Spanish singer Nalaya Brown, talented percussionist Yusuf Özer and the All-Star Team, French-Lebanese singer and dancer Carolina Karam, the captivating Big Band, Hunkar Dance Show, and the energetic performance of Ivi Adamou delivered a visual and auditory feast for the audience. The night concluded with Juni Juliet’s after-party performance.

“A culinary journey along Corendon’s routes”

The night’s stage concept was reflected in the dining experience. The dinner served to guests featured authentic flavors from the destinations on Corendon Airlines’ routes. The meal took attendees on a global culinary tour, with each dish offering the taste of a different destination and every bite carrying traces of another culture. During this special 20th-anniversary celebration, Corendon Airlines showcased its success story from past to future, reaffirming its pioneering role in the industry and the unique experiences it offers its passengers.

“Fantastic opportunities to crown the 20th anniversary”

As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, Corendon Airlines is offering exciting opportunities to delight its passengers. A campaign providing up to 20% discounts on 20,000 seats is available for flights between May 25, 2025, and July 31, 2025. Details of the campaign and eligible flights can be found at www.corendonairlines.com.

Additionally, Corendon is offering a 20% discount on all hotel bookings. Guests making hotel reservations through hotel.corendonairlines.com between May 20, 2025, and June 8, 2025, will receive a discount coupon. By using the discount code CORENDON20, this significant offer will be valid for all hotel bookings through the end of 2025.