As the first airline in Denmark, Cimber Sterling has received permission to operate scheduled flights between Denmark and Antalya, Turkey. Copenhagen – Antalya will be a route served all year round with three weekly frequencies.
Until now, it has only been possible to travel from Denmark to Antalya by charter flight, as the Turkish authorities have been very restrictive in allowing scheduled flights to destinations other than Istanbul. The authorities have now changed policy, and Cimber Sterling is the first airline to benefit.
“We’ve spent the past seven months trying to obtain a traffic permit from the Turkish authorities, working closely with the Danish Civil Aviation Administration throughout the process. And last Thursday, we succeeded,” said Signe Thorup, Communications Manager at Cimber Sterling.
Strengthening the hub
The new full-year service will open with the summer timetable on 28 March, and Cimber Sterling will offer three weekly frequencies to Antalya.
“Many people in Denmark either own or rent holiday accommodation in Antalya, and the new service is very good news to them. As there are so few non-stop flights to Antalya, the new service will also help strengthen Copenhagen Airport’s position as a hub,” said Carsten Nørland, VP, Sales, Copenhagen Airports.
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