About Us
Learn more about SunExpress Virtual.
Welcome to our virtual airline! Our mission is to create an inclusive and vibrant community of aviation enthusiasts from all over Turkey. We're dedicated to organizing exciting events and bringing our members together to explore the world of aviation. Our main hub is located at Antalva Airport (LTAI), with additional bases at izmir Adnan Menderes (LTBJ) and Ankara Esenboga (LTAC). Our fleet of B737-800 NGs and B737-8 Max aircraft is perfect for short and medium-haul flights, and SunExpress is proud to have received the SKYTRAX Award for Best Vacation Airline in 2022.
So why wait? Join us on a journey to explore the beautiful cities and resorts of Europe with our slogan "Follow the sun with us." As part of our commitment to fostering the Turkish virtual airline community, we provide our pilots with access to the latest routes, support for events, bonuses, and the opportunity to gain experience quickly. Come fly with us and discover a world of adventure!
Our Hubs
SunExpress Virtual has two main hubs: Antalya Airport, which serves as a gateway to the popular tourist destinations, and Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. Antalya hub has 70 routes, while Izmir hub has 50 routes. Antalya, located on the Mediterranean coast, attracts numerous tourists, and Izmir serves as the gateway to the city and the surrounding area. Both hubs are strategically located for connecting flights and provide convenient access to various destinations.
Our Staff Team
The staff team contributes to make sure the VA Operations are running smoothly, and that our pilots get the best possible experience
TA-VA-EREN
TA-VA-EREN is the decisive manager of the VA, responsible for making important strategic decisions that guide the overall operation.
TAVAQuarch
TAVAQuarch assists the CEO in all aspects of the VA, providing valuable support and helping with administrative tasks.
Mevlut_Kocaburun
TA-VA_BERKCAN
TA-VA_BERKCAN manages the routes in the VA.
IamEmre
TA-VA_BERKCAN manages the events in the VA.
Our Rank Structure
The rank structure has been designed to give you the best possible experience while giving you goals to achieve.
Third Officer
- 0 Hour
- All SX Routes + Short Haul Codeshare routes
Second Officer
- 25 Hours
- All SX Routes + Short Haul Codeshare routes
First Officer
- 65 Hours
- All SX Routes + Short Haul Codeshare routes
Senior First Officer
- 95 Hours
- All SX Routes + Short/Medium Haul Codeshare routes
Captain
- 150 Hours
- All SX Routes + Short/Medium Haul Codeshare routes
Senior Captain
- 220 Hours
- All routes unlocked
Commercial Captain
- 320 Hours
- All routes unlocked
Instructor Captain
- 500 Hours
- All routes unlocked
Our Routes
SunExpress is a leisure airline operating
flights between popular tourist
destinations in Europe, Turkey, and the
Middle East. They operate a network of
more than 100 routes connecting over 50
destinations. So, whether you're planning a
beach holiday or a city break, SunExpress
has got you covered.
Live Map
Follow our pilots' flights on this interactive map.
Our fleet
SunExpress operates one of the most reliable and modern fleets in Europe, comprising solely Boeing 737 aircraft – one of the longest serving and most successful aircraft families of all time. We currently operate both Boeing 737-800 NG and Boeing 737 MAX 8, which we commonly refer to as Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-8 respectively.