AJet vs Pegasus Airlines: fleets and facts compared
AJet (Türkiye) and Pegasus Airlines (Türkiye) side by side: fleet size, main aircraft type, founding year, hubs and status, each from our database with its source and date. Both list Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Esenboğa International Airport and Antalya International Airport as a hub or base.
- 89AJet fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 131Pegasus fleet, as of 30 June 2026
- 3shared hubs
- Türkiye · Hubs SAW · ESB · AYT · founded 2008Active
- Türkiye · Hubs SAW · AYT · ESB +3 · founded 1990Active
At a glance
Each fact from our database. A grey tint marks the larger value in a row; it is not a verdict.
Shared hubs, outlined above: SAW, ESB and AYT.
Data last updated: AJet · Pegasus Airlines
Fleet breakdown
Aircraft types as each source reports them, largest first.
AJet fleet
The source gives no aircraft-type breakdown.
Pegasus Airlines fleet4 types
Baggage & fees compared
Human-reviewed summaries. Rules change, so check the airline's own site before you book.
AJet
AJet's baggage rules set out the following. Sizes and weights only; checked baggage depends on the fare package.
- Domestic flights: one cabin bag of up to 8 kg and 55 x 40 x 23 cm may be carried free of charge. Extra pieces are moved to the hold at boarding.
- International flights and flights to Ercan (Northern Cyprus), Basic package: one under-seat bag of up to 4 kg and 40 x 30 x 15 cm; no cabin bag.
- International and Ercan flights, Ecojet, Flex and Premium packages: the 4 kg under-seat bag plus one cabin bag of up to 8 kg and 55 x 40 x 23 cm.
- Suit covers (114 x 60 x 11 cm) count as cabin baggage; duty-free purchases are exempt from the under-seat bag rules.
- Checked baggage: pieces over 32 kg are not accepted.
- Infants: no cabin baggage allowance, and none can be bought for them; pushchairs and infant carriers go in the hold at boarding.
Source: AJet, "Rules and Conditions: Baggage", read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
Pegasus Airlines
Pegasus publishes its allowances in its General Rules and on its baggage allowance page. What you can bring depends on the fare package and whether the flight is domestic or international.
- Under-seat bag: one bag of up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm and 3 kg, included in all packages on international and North Cyprus flights, including the Light package.
- Cabin bag: one bag of up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm and 8 kg. Included in every package on domestic flights. On international and North Cyprus flights it comes with the Saver, Saver Plus and Comfort Flex packages, and not with Light.
- Checked baggage: Saver, Saver Plus and Comfort Flex include a 20 kg checked allowance on international and North Cyprus flights. Light includes no checked bag; one can be added, starting from 12 kg.
- Maximum single piece: 32 kg on all Pegasus flights.
Bags found at boarding to exceed the size or piece limits are moved to the hold for a charge. Sources: Pegasus General Rules and the Pegasus baggage allowance page, read on 24 October 2026.
Source: airline baggage page, read 2026-10-24.
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Frequently asked
Which has the bigger fleet, AJet or Pegasus Airlines?
Pegasus Airlines has the larger published fleet. AJet 89 aircraft (Press report, as of 30 June 2026); Pegasus Airlines 131 aircraft (Airline report, as of 30 June 2026).
Is AJet cheaper than Pegasus Airlines?
Fares change by route, date and demand, so neither airline is always cheaper. This page compares fleets and published facts, not fares. To check prices for a trip, search both airlines for the same dates.
Which airline is older?
Pegasus Airlines was founded in 1990, AJet in 2008.
Do AJet and Pegasus Airlines share a hub airport?
Yes: Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW), Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and Antalya International Airport (AYT).
Are both airlines currently flying?
Yes. Both are active in our directory.